Rory McIlroy Wins 89th Masters And Completes Grand Slam

The golfer defeated Justin Rose in the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Green Jacket

Rory McIlroy won the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday.

The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland overcame a shaky start in the final round to defeat Justin Rose in the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Green Jacket and become only the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam.

McIlroy joins Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to capture the four major championships in the Masters era.

“There was a lot of pent-up emotion that just came out on that 18th green. A moment like that makes all the years and all the close calls worth it,” McIlroy said.

The golfer posted a 1-over 73 to finish 11 under and thanked his family and team while accepting the trophy.