McIlroy Completes Grand Slam: Golf's Sixth Legend Emerges
Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament at Augusta, completing the career Grand Slam as only the sixth golfer in history to hold all four major championship titles. The victory ended a decade-long quest for the green jacket that had become the defining narrative of his career.
April 13, 2025
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