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McIlroy collapsed to the ground after making his birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Justin Rose and win the 2025 Masters.

Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam at 2025 Masters: Sports Illustrated’s Best Photos

McIlroy collapsed to the ground after making his birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Justin Rose and win the 2025 Masters.

Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam at 2025 Masters: Sports Illustrated’s Best Photos

More than a decade after his last major championship win, the 35-year-old finally put the pieces together to conquer Augusta National.

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McIlroy was overcome after the clinching putt.

CBS Allows Sights and Sounds to Carry Incredible Masters Sunday

At last, McIlroy slipped into a green jacket.

Finally a Masters Champion, Rory McIlroy Is Now Free to Pursue Further Greatness

McIlroy was a picture of relief after sinking the winning putt.

Rory McIlroy Had Been Doubted, Criticized and Written Off, but Finally He’s a Masters Champion

Emotion poured out of Rory McIlroy after winning the 2025 Masters.

Masters Roundtable: Debating How Many Majors Rory McIlroy Will Win in His Career

Justin Rose (left) lost to Rory McIlroy (right) in a playoff at the Masters. The emotions of a second playoff loss at Augusta are impossible to contextualize.

Justin Rose Experiences the Emotion of Falling Short at the Masters Again

McIlroy in triumph.

2025 Masters Winners and Losers: Rory McIlroy Gets the Job Done, Bryson DeChambeau Falters

Bryson DeChambeau (putting) and Rory McIlroy played in a wild final pairing Sunday at the Masters.

2025 Masters Day 4 By the Numbers: Rory McIlroy’s Rollercoaster Ride to a Title

Rory McIlroy celebrates with the green jacket after defeating Justin Rose in a playoff hole to win the 2025 Masters.

Rory McIlroy’s Masters Win Clinched the Career Grand Slam, Which Has Evolved Over Time

Will Rory McIlroy's movie be a hero's tale come Sunday evening?

Sunday’s Coming Attraction: A Masters Final Round Worthy of Hollywood

Bryson DeChambeau punctuated a late Saturday rally at Augusta with a long birdie at 18.

Bryson DeChambeau Saves His Best for Last, Setting Up a Massive Masters Showdown

Reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau is lurking, two shots behind the lead heading to Sunday at Augusta.

Masters Roundtable: Debating Who, If Anyone, Can Catch Rory McIlroy on Sunday

After a second straight 66 at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy is one round away from golf's highest pantheon.

Sunday at the Masters, Rory McIlroy Must Face His Demons Once More to ... Well, You Know

Corey Conners (right) withstood a fearsome round by Rory McIlroy (left) to position himself for a run at the green jacket Sunday.

Corey Conners Withstood Rory McIlroy Mania, but Now Comes the Hard Part

Rory McIlroy putts during the third round at the Masters.

2025 Masters Day 3 By the Numbers: Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau Showdown on Tap

Rory McIlroy on Sunday at Augusta National.

2025 Masters Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings From Augusta National: Rory McIlroy Wins $4.2 Million

Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 7th tee during the second round of the 2025 Masters.

Brandel Chamblee Put Rory McIlroy’s Masters Friday Recovery Into Perfect Perspective

Rose holds a one-shot lead going into the third round.

Masters Roundtable: Debating Who Is the Favorite Heading to the Weekend at Augusta

Rahm shot 75-71 to make the cut at the Masters.

Once on Track to Dominate His Era, Jon Rahm Has Been Irrelevant In Majors Since Joining LIV Golf

Rose could become the third-oldest player to win the Masters if he hangs on over the weekend.

2025 Masters Day 2 By the Numbers: Rory McIlroy Rebounds

Phil Mickelson missed the cut at the Masters by two shots after rounds of 75-74.

Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka Among Major Champions to Miss Cut at Masters

Bryson DeChambeau learned from last year's disappointment at Augusta and is in a better position to win because of it.

Bryson DeChambeau Is Now More Prepared to Win Masters After Last Year's Heartache

A course worker changes the leaderboard on the 18th hole during the first round of the 2025 Masters tournament.

On the Masters Broadcast, All Roads Lead to the Same Familiar Place

McIlroy shot an even-par 70 and trails by seven shots.

Rory McIlroy’s Latest Meltdown Shows He Needs a New Approach at Augusta

DeChambeau shot 3-under 69 in his opening round.

Bryson DeChambeau Dominates Masters in Driving Distance While Still Tinkering