Rory McIlroy Celebrates Grand Slam Victory at The 2025 Masters

April 13, 2025 — Augusta National Golf Club— Rory McIlroy celebrated the greatest win in his golf career, a grand slam at the Masters. Against all odds, the grand slam is symbolic of all four major championships: the Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship.

"It's a dream come true," he said during his post-victory interview in the Masters Media Center. "It's been 14 long years, but thankfully I got the job done."

Indeed, he has, and although surrounded by his family on the course, and with parents cheering for his success in Northern Ireland, the first to hug was his caddie and best friend, Harry Diamond. McIlroy and Diamond have had an enduring journey of defeat, friendship, and now success.

"It was one of the toughest days I've ever had on the golf course," said McIlroy.

Tough days will turn into brilliant championships and careers too, all in the blink of an eye. Then again, one can only wish it was that easy. If anything — and as some of his opponents on the course, like Bryson DeChambeau, observed — McIlroy was all business laser-focused, and reasonably so.

Since August 2014, McIlroy has mentioned carrying the burden of when he will win? He hasn't won a major championship in 11 years. Whether it’s the next major or a Grand Slam, McIlroy has definitely raised a lot of eyebrows, and debate. Some, although appreciated, also created a pressurized ambient in which he sometimes struggled to thrive on the course to reach this day.

"It's tough. You've had Jack, Gary, Tom, Tiger, you name it, come through here and all say that I'll win the Masters one day. That's a hard blow to carry. It is, it really is. These are idols of mine," said McIlroy.

We can't imagine a greater sense of destiny in this sport then to finally wear the Masters green jacket and to walk the path of legacy at the Augusta National Golf Club. When asked by a reporter what he would say to his younger self, it was a mix of emotions that only a champion can truly know within.

"I would say to him (referring to himself), just stay the course. Just keep believing. I would say that to any young boy or girl... I've literally made my dreams come true today."

"You have to be the eternal optimist in this game."

A special thank you to phenomenal artist artist Jayce Hall who immortalizes the iconic moment Rory McIlroy wins The Masters to complete his career Grand Slam. This extraordinary artwork is composed almost entirely of thousands of hand-written repetitions of 'Rory McIlroy' and 'Grand Slam,' woven with the years of his victories at The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship.