Tiger Woods describes Rory McIlroy‘s victory on the 2025 Masters as “particular” because the 15-time majors champion welcomes the Northern Irishman into a really elite membership of simply six members.
Thought to be one of many best golfers of the fashionable period, McIlroy spent over 100 weeks (not mixed) because the world primary and claimed victories on the PGA Championship (2012, 2014), US Open (2011) and The Open (2014).
The one factor lacking? The Masters at Augusta. That was till Sunday, April 13 when he beat Justin Rose in a play-off, scoring a birdie on the primary gap to beat the Englishman to the prize and attain a landmark profession second.
The 35-year-old now stands alongside Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Participant, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen as simply one among six males to have recorded a Grand Slam within the sport by successful all 4 majors, and Tiger welcomes his new peer.
“Welcome to the membership [McIlroy],” Woods posted to X.com, previously referred to as Twitter. “Finishing the grand slam at Augusta is one thing particular.
“Your willpower throughout this spherical, and this complete journey has proven by way of, and now you are part of historical past. Happy with you!”
McIlroy reacts to Masters win
McIlroy got here into the ultimate day attempting to chase down Bryson DeChambeau for the lead, one thing he managed to perform earlier than it began to go mistaken for the person from County Down.
Rose started to reel him in and shot six birdies on the final eight holes, while McIlroy went 1-over-73 because the playoff was pressured. Nevertheless, the athlete confirmed what he’s manufactured from to reply with victory.
“It’s important to be the everlasting optimist on this recreation,” McIlroy stated after the victory. “”I’ve been saying it till I’m blue within the face however I actually consider I’m a greater participant now than 10 yr in the past.
“It’s so onerous to remain affected person, maintain coming again and never having the ability to get it achieved. There have been factors on the again 9 the place I assumed, ‘Have I let this slip once more?'”
“However I responded and am actually happy with myself. It has been an emotional week so I’m thrilled to be final man standing.”
