Taoiseach hails Masters heroics as ‘moment of pride for nation’ after emotional McIlroy gives special message to family following win
‘Dream come true’ – Rory McIlroy finally completes grand slam with Masters win
McIlroy admitted it was ‘all relief’ that made him sink to his knees after holing the winning putt, Phil Casey writes
Rory McIlroy hailed a “dream come true” after beating Justin Rose in a play-off to win the 89th Masters and finally complete the career grand slam.
McIlroy threatened to squander a five-shot lead with eight holes to play before holding his nerve to birdie the first extra hole after an extraordinary final day at Augusta National.
“It’s a dream come true,” McIlroy said. “I have dreamt about that moment for as long as I can remember.
“Watching Tiger (Woods) here in 1997 do what he did, winning his first green jacket, I think that inspired so many of my generation to want to emulate what he did.
“It feels incredible. This is my 17th time here and I started to wonder if it would ever be my time.
“The last 10 years coming here with the burden of the grand slam on my…
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