Winner Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds the trophy at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Augusta Masters: Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam With Thrilling Win
Rory McIlroy etched his name in golf history as he triumphed over Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff to become — finally — a Masters champion and take his place in golf history as the sixth player with the career Grand Slam. It was a thrilling final day with Both Rose and McIlroy taking the play-off to the wire where McIlroy just managed to hold his nerves.
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy with his wife Erica Stoll, and daughter Poppy
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, with his wife Erica Stoll, and daughter Poppy, holds the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters Golf: Scottie Scheffler, left, with Rory McIlroy
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Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, left, high fives winner, Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, is hugged by caddie Harry Diamond after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose, of England, after the final round the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters Golf: Justin Rose
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Justin Rose celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters Golf: Scottie Scheffler
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Scottie Scheffler walks off the green on the 18th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters Golf: Ludvig Aberg
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Ludvig Aberg, of Sweden, hits from the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
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