Rory McIlroy joined some golf immortals after winning The Masters on Sunday.
McIlroy became the sixth player to ever win a career Grand Slam, which is hoisting the trophy in all four major tournaments – The Masters, The PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and The Open Championship.
This one at Augusta National Golf Club has been the most elusive for McIlroy, who also hadn’t won a major since The Open in 2014.
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Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
After beating Justin Rose in a playoff hole on Sunday, one of those five previous Grand Slam-winning golfers shared his congratulations for the Northern Irishman, as he knows all too well how much it meant to him.
“Welcome to the club,” Tiger Woods wrote on X. “Completing the grand slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you!”
Woods was missed at Augusta this week, as he suffered an Achilles injury last month that reportedly has him unable to walk properly yet. While it was known his golf season is likely on the shelf, some wondered whether he would be present at Tuesday night’s Champions Dinner.
Unfortunately, Woods wasn’t among those enjoying Scottie Scheffler’s prepared menu.
