Golf

Rory McIlroy becomes the first Irish golfer to win the Masters after stunning rollercoaster round

Fifth Major and career Grand Slam for McIlroy after he lost four-shot lead on back nine but beat Justin Rose in playoff

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2025 Masters. Photograph: Harry How/Getty
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2025 Masters. Photograph: Harry How/Getty
Philip Reid at Augusta National
Mon Apr 14 2025 - 00:37

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times