Golf
Rory McIlroy wins Masters and completes career Grand Slam after epic Justin Rose battle
Rory McIlroy has won the Masters to end his 11-year wait for a major title. In doing so, the 35-year-old solidified himself as an all-time great by becoming only the sixth player in history to complete the career Grand Slam.
He needed a play-off to beat Justin Rose after a topsy-turvy final round which threatened to dish out another dose of unbearable heartbreak. McIlroy has been forced to swallow more than his fair share of near-misses since his last major triumph in 2014, but he showed immense mental toughness to claim his first green jacket after missing a six-foot putt for victory on his 72nd hole of the tournament.
