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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 tournament at Augusta National Golf Club:  Rory McIlroy
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy | Photo: AP/David J. Phillip

Winner Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds the trophy at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

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Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club:  Rory McIlroy
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy with his wife Erica Stoll, and daughter Poppy | Photo: AP/David J. Phillip

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.

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Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club: Scottie Scheffler
Masters Golf: Scottie Scheffler, left, with Rory McIlroy | Photo: AP/David J. Phillip

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, left, high fives winner, Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

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Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club:  Harry Diamond
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis

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.

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Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club: Rory McIlroy
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

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.

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Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club: Rory McIlroy
Masters Golf: Rory McIlroy | Photo: AP/George Walker IV

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.

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Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club: Justin Rose
Masters Golf: Justin Rose | Photo: AP/David J. Phillip

Justin Rose celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

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Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club: Scottie Scheffler
Masters Golf: Scottie Scheffler | Photo: AP/David J. Phillip

Scottie Scheffler walks off the green on the 18th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

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Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club: Ludvig Aberg
Masters Golf: Ludvig Aberg | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

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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