Rory McIlroy has completed a career grand slam in golf with his win at the US Masters tournament.
The Masters was the last major tournament left for McIlroy to complete the modern golf grand slam – a feat only five others have managed before him.
McIlroy faced off Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff to decide the Masters champion after they finished tied on 11 under at the end of regulation on Sunday.
McIlroy had missed his six-foot putt for par, a bogey which dropped him back to 11 under, where he joined Rose – leading to a play-off between the two.
Only five other golfers have been able to complete a career grand slam, including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen.
McIlroy reacts after winning against Justin Rose at the Masters. Pic: AP
Pic: AP
McIlroy is a two-time winner of the PGA Championship, claiming the prize in 2012 and 2014.
The 35-year-old also won his first major title, the US Open, in 2011, and won The Open Championship in 2014.
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