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December 25, 2025
I was there: Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph was the ultimate moment
It felt like nothing would top Tiger Woods’s Masters win, but then the Northern Irishman completed his career grand slam on an extraordinary final day at Augusta

TL;DR
- Rory McIlroy completed his career grand slam by winning the Masters.
- The final day at Augusta was dramatic, with McIlroy overcoming early struggles and late pressure.
- McIlroy's victory prompted a significant emotional reaction from him and widespread media attention.
- The win was the culmination of a long and often difficult journey for McIlroy, spanning multiple major championships.
- The author describes the experience of covering McIlroy's win as an emotional and significant moment.
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