With his dramatic playoff victory over Justin Rose at the 2025 Masters, Rory McIlroy not only won his first green jacket and ended a major championship drought that stretched back to 2014 but also became just the sixth man to complete the career grand slam by capturing titles at all four major championships -- the Masters,

When the winning putt dropped, Rory McIlroy raised his arms toward the clear sky and let his putter fall behind him as he dropped to his knees overcome with emotion.

Rory McIlroy is now part of the most elite club in golf with the career Grand Slam. The Masters made his dreams come true and gave him the final piece of the slam.