Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose & Masters 2025: Results, Wins & Grand Slam History
The 2025 Masters Tournament delivered one of the most unforgettable finales in Augusta history as Rory McIlroyfinally claimed the elusive green jacket, completing his career Grand Slam in dramatic fashion.
Rory McIlroy Wins the 2025 Masters in Playoff Thriller
After 17 appearances at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy ended a decade-long pursuit of Masters glory by sinking a birdie on the first playoff hole against Justin Rose. The win not only gave him his fifth major championship, but also made him just the sixth golfer in history to achieve the career Grand Slam.
“A moment like that makes all the years and all the close calls worth it,” said McIlroy, reflecting on the victory.
McIlroy led by as many as five strokes on Sunday before Rose launched a stunning comeback, highlighted by ten birdies, including a 25-foot putt on the final hole to tie at 11-under.
Masters 2025 Leaderboard – Final Round Highlights
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Rory McIlroy: -11 (won in playoff)
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Justin Rose: -11
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Patrick Reed: -9
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Scottie Scheffler: -8
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Bryson DeChambeau: -7
Rose’s Masters Heartbreak Continues
This marks the second time Justin Rose has lost in a playoff at the Masters, with the previous coming in 2017. The Englishman, hoping to become the oldest first-time winner at Augusta, was spectacular on Sunday, posting a 6-under 66. But once again, the green jacket slipped just out of reach.
Rory McIlroy’s Path to Glory: Overcoming History
The emotional weight of McIlroy’s past near-misses was felt throughout the day. From the painful collapse in 2011, where he blew a final-round lead, to countless top-10 finishes that fell short, the Northern Irishman finally conquered Augusta.
His back-nine was a rollercoaster — a birdie on 10, a double bogey on 13, and a clutch birdie on 15 — before sealing the win with a flawless playoff hole.
“This is my 17th time here. I started to wonder if it would ever be my time,” McIlroy said.
Grand Slam Glory: Where McIlroy Stands in Golf History
With his Masters win, Rory McIlroy now joins Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods as the only players to win all four golf majors. His five major wins include:
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U.S. Open (2011)
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PGA Championship (2012, 2014)
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The Open Championship (2014)
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The Masters (2025)
Justin Rose: Still Chasing the Green Jacket
Despite a stellar career that includes a U.S. Open title (2013) and multiple close calls at Augusta, Rose remains without a Masters win. His final round heroics reminded fans why he’s among the game’s best, but his wait for a green jacket continues.
LIV Golfers & Final Round Movers
Several LIV Golf players made waves at the 2025 Masters:
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Patrick Reed surged to a third-place finish at -9.
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Bryson DeChambeau posted a steady -7 final score.
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Jon Rahm and Joaquin Niemann finished even par.
Scottie Scheffler, the 2024 champion, showed late fire with three birdies on the front nine but settled for fourth.
What’s Next for McIlroy?
With the Masters finally conquered, McIlroy shifts focus to further major dominance — and perhaps catching up to the likes of Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods in career major wins.
As the golf world looks to the PGA Championship and The Open, all eyes remain on McIlroy — no longer chasing the Grand Slam, but building on it.
