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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Fourteen Years to Green Jacket Glory
Caption: Fourteen Years to Green Jacket Glory. Rory McIlroy finally completed his long-awaited career Grand Slam by winning the Masters in a dramatic play-off against Justin Rose at Augusta. After 14 years of near-misses, the emotional Northern Irishman sank a three-foot birdie putt to clinch victory and etched his name into golfing history. McIlroy collapsed in tears on the 18th green, overwhelmed by a moment that wiped away past heartbreaks—most notably his 2011 Masters collapse. He joins an elite club of just six golfers—including Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus—to have won all four major championships. Despite a rocky final round, which began with a double bogey and saw him lose a four-shot lead, McIlroy rebounded with clutch birdies to force a play-off. Rose pushed him to the brink, carding a stunning 66 to recover from a disappointing Saturday and nearly pulling off a comeback for the ages. McIlroy’s composure held steady under pressure, especially after a costly error at the 13th, showing mental resilience shaped by years of setbacks. His sports psychologist, Bob Rotella, was instrumental in helping him stay focused during a high-stress Sunday finale filled with twists. The win sets up a blockbuster season ahead: McIlroy now eyes the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and seeks redemption at the US Open and The Open. From redemption at Augusta to a possible sixth major, Rory McIlroy's 2025 is shaping up to be the defining year of a storied career. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Rory McIlroy,Green jacket,Glory,Fourteen yeasr,Masters,Golf,Grand Slam,Win,Career,Emotional,Northern Irishman,Victory,History,sports
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