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‘Dream come true’ – McIlroy finally completes grand slam with Masters win
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, is embraced by caddie Harry Diamond after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose, of England, after the final round the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga.
RORY McILROY hailed a “dream come true” after beating Justin Rose in a play-off to win the 89th Masters and finally complete the career grand slam.
McIlroy threatened to squander a five-shot lead with eight holes to play before holding his nerve to birdie the first extra hole after an extraordinary final day at Augusta National.
“It’s a dream come true,” McIlroy said. “I have dreamt about that moment for as long as I can remember.
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