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While we are now a few weeks removed from Rory McIlroy's historic victory at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, the excitement surrounding the moment persists. McIlroy’s win not only placed him in an exclusive group of green jacket winners, but also among just five other golfers to capture the career Grand Slam, having now won all four major tournaments.
McIlroy didn’t claim the victory without drama. The Masters had eluded him for over a decade, and despite coming close in previous years, he entered Sunday with a two-shot lead. After losing it and then regaining it, McIlroy found himself in a playoff with Justin Rose at 11-under. He sealed the win with a birdie, dropping to his knees in a moment of clear relief and emotion.
On Thursday, McIlroy appeared on the "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." When asked about what his good friend and legendary golfer Tiger Woods had said to him after his victory, McIlroy shared the heartfelt message Woods sent him.
"Welcome to the club, kid," McIlroy revealed Woods texted him.
Check it out:
McIlroy became the first male golfer from Northern Ireland to win the Masters, marking his first major victory in 11 years.
Woods also took to social media hours after McIlroy's win, posting: "Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory. Completing the Grand Slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey, has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you!"
Rory McIlroy following the 2025 Masters.© Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
Tiger was unable to compete in this year’s Masters after suffering a ruptured Achilles while training just weeks before the event. He had hoped to make his return to Augusta, a tournament he’s won five times, but now he'll hope to make a full recovery by next years competition.
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McIlroy didn’t claim the victory without drama. The Masters had eluded him for over a decade, and despite coming close in previous years, he entered Sunday with a two-shot lead. After losing it and then regaining it, McIlroy found himself in a playoff with Justin Rose at 11-under. He sealed the win with a birdie, dropping to his knees in a moment of clear relief and emotion.
First major win in 11 years
Soak it in Rory.
@GolfonCBSpic.twitter.com/yWm37u026d
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) April 13, 2025
On Thursday, McIlroy appeared on the "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." When asked about what his good friend and legendary golfer Tiger Woods had said to him after his victory, McIlroy shared the heartfelt message Woods sent him.
"Welcome to the club, kid," McIlroy revealed Woods texted him.
Check it out:
"Welcome to the club, kid."
Tiger's five-word text to Rory McIlroy after his Masters win is as good as it gets.
@FallonTonight) https://t.co/0hAVn3gDdc
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) May 2, 2025
McIlroy became the first male golfer from Northern Ireland to win the Masters, marking his first major victory in 11 years.
Woods also took to social media hours after McIlroy's win, posting: "Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory. Completing the Grand Slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey, has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you!"
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Rory McIlroy following the 2025 Masters.© Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
Tiger was unable to compete in this year’s Masters after suffering a ruptured Achilles while training just weeks before the event. He had hoped to make his return to Augusta, a tournament he’s won five times, but now he'll hope to make a full recovery by next years competition.
Continue reading...
