McIlroy beats Rose in Masters play-off to seal career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy achieved golfing immortality by defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death play-off to win his first Masters title, completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National. After missing a par putt to win in regulation, McIlroy secured victory with a birdie on the first extra hole, collapsing in emotion as he celebrated this monumental achievement, becoming the first European and sixth overall to achieve the Slam. Reflecting on his journey, McIlroy expressed that the win was 14 years in the making, dedicating the moment to his parents back in Northern Ireland.

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