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Rory’s Story Ends in Masters Glory: Becomes 6th Golfer to Have Won Career Grand Slam

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Rory’s Story Ends in Masters Glory: Becomes 6th Golfer to Have Won Career Grand Slam
(L-R) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with daughter Poppy and wife Erica Stoll while holding the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 13, 2025. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
M. James Ward
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AUGUSTA, GA.—The wait is over. It took nearly 11 years, but Rory McIlroy’s story finally reached ultimate glory—a Masters green jacket. The road during Sunday’s final round was anything but assured, and the 89th Masters had a spellbinding number of twists and turns.

M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.