As for McIlroy, the win on Sunday launched him into golf’s stratosphere of greats. Alongside Tiger Woods who achieved the Grand Slam in 2000, the father of one now stands shoulder to shoulder with Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus.

Even while dealing with the pain of falling just short at the Masters for the third time, Justin Rose could appreciate just how much it meant for Rory McIlroy to finally conquer his Augusta National demons. That’s why Rose offered McIlroy a tender message after McIlroy topped him on the first hole of a sudden death playoff on Sunday.

The final round of the 2025 Masters has been insanity. And it's even crazier: playoff time. Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy. McIlroy missed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole that would've won him the tournament.