Rory McIlroy became the sixth golfer to achieve the career Grand Slam by winning the 2025 Masters after a sudden-death playoff victory. McIlroy's dominant performance throughout the tournament was challenged by Justin Rose, leading to a tense final round where Rose forced a playoff by sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole.
In golf, the Grand Slam signifies winning all four major championships, including the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship. Prior to McIlroy, Tiger Woods was the last player to complete the Grand Slam in 2000, following other legends like Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus.