Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam with 2025 Masters Win

Northern Ireland native joins elite club of golfers with all four major titles.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:46pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and emotion of Rory McIlroy's 2025 Masters victory, with overlapping planes of color representing the drama and significance of his accomplishment.Rory McIlroy's historic Masters triumph completes his career Grand Slam, cementing his status as one of golf's all-time greats.Augusta Today

The 2026 Masters Tournament kicks off on April 9 at Augusta National Golf Club, with Rory McIlroy entering as the defending champion after his dramatic victory in 2025. McIlroy's win completed the career Grand Slam, making him just the sixth golfer in history to win all four major championships.

Why it matters

Winning the Masters has long been considered the ultimate achievement in professional golf. McIlroy's triumph not only adds his name to the prestigious list of Masters champions, but also cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats of the sport by achieving the rare career Grand Slam.

The details

McIlroy entered the final round of the 2025 Masters trailing by three strokes, but a blistering 65 on Sunday propelled him to a one-shot victory over Xander Schauffele. The win was McIlroy's first Masters title after several close calls over the years, and it completed his collection of golf's four major championships - the Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.

  • The 2026 Masters Tournament begins on Thursday, April 9.
  • Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters on April 13, 2025.

The players

Rory McIlroy

A professional golfer from Northern Ireland who has won four major championships, including the 2025 Masters, completing the career Grand Slam.

Xander Schauffele

An American professional golfer who finished runner-up to Rory McIlroy at the 2025 Masters.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the Masters has been a lifelong dream of mine, and to finally get it done is an incredible feeling. I'm honored to join the list of golfing legends who have won all four majors.”

— Rory McIlroy

“Rory played an incredible round of golf on Sunday. He deserved to win, and I congratulate him on completing the career Grand Slam. It was an honor to compete against him down the stretch.”

— Xander Schauffele

What’s next

The 2026 Masters Tournament will be held from April 9-12, 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy will look to defend his title and become the first player since Tiger Woods to win back-to-back Masters championships.

The takeaway

Rory McIlroy's victory at the 2025 Masters solidifies his place among the all-time greats of golf. By completing the career Grand Slam, he joins an exclusive club that includes only five other players in history - an incredible accomplishment that will cement his legacy for generations to come.