Rory McIlroy finally conquered Augusta, delivering a masterclass under pressure to complete his long-awaited Career Grand Slam. Despite a double bogey at the first, he rallied early, finding momentum by the fourth hole and swiftly shifting the pressure onto Bryson DeChambeau.
McIlroy dominated the front nine with poise and precision, establishing a four-shot lead. While DeChambeau swung with power, McIlroy outmaneuvered him with smart course management, highlighted by a brilliant birdie on the ninth and a fearless recovery on the seventh.
Though the back nine tested both men, McIlroy’s resilience was unmatched. After setbacks on the 13th and 14th, he responded with clutch birdies and held firm as DeChambeau faltered. A nerveless iron on 17 helped him retake the lead when it counted most.
In the playoff, McIlroy showed ruthless brilliance. He striped a drive and wedged it to two feet for a walk-off birdie, completing one of golf’s rarest feats. The ghosts of Augusta are gone—Rory McIlroy is now a Masters Champion at last.
