(AUGUSTA, GA) — Rory McIlroy claimed his first Masters title on Sunday, April 13, 2025, securing the final piece of golf’s career Grand Slam with a playoff victory at Augusta National Golf Club. The win places McIlroy among an exclusive group of players who have won all four major championships, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
McIlroy finished the tournament at 11-under-par after 72 holes, tied with Justin Rose, forcing a sudden-death playoff. On the first extra hole, McIlroy executed a precise approach and made birdie to win the event. Rose, who had mounted a strong challenge with a final-round 66, was unable to match McIlroy’s score on the playoff hole.
The win marks McIlroy’s fifth major title and his first since the 2014 PGA Championship. It is also his first victory at Augusta National, where he had previously recorded multiple top-10 finishes.
McIlroy’s final round included early setbacks, beginning with a double bogey on the opening hole. He later carded another double bogey on the 13th hole, momentarily losing the lead. Birdies on the 15th and 17th holes brought him back into contention and secured his place in the playoff.
The 2025 Masters featured a total purse of $21 million, with McIlroy earning $4.2 million for the win—an all-time high for the tournament. Justin Rose took second place, followed by Patrick Reed in third at 9-under-par. Scottie Scheffler finished fourth, while Bryson DeChambeau and Sungjae Im tied for fifth.
McIlroy’s playoff win comes 11 years after his notable final-round collapse in the 2011 Masters, where he led through 54 holes before finishing outside the top 10. His 2025 victory makes him the first European golfer to complete the modern Grand Slam.
The tournament was held as scheduled at Augusta National in Georgia and drew a full field of top-ranked golfers. Weather conditions remained stable throughout the weekend, with no significant delays reported.
Other highlights of the week included a hole-in-one by Tiger Woods during the Par 3 Contest. Woods did not contend in the main tournament but participated in limited events during Masters week.
The Masters remains the first major championship of the PGA Tour season. Following the conclusion of the tournament, players will prepare for the PGA Championship, scheduled for May.
McIlroy’s Masters win is expected to influence rankings and point standings ahead of the remainder of the major season. The next events on the professional golf calendar include the RBC Heritage and the Wells Fargo Championship.
The 2025 Masters concluded without incident, with tournament organizers reporting a successful execution of operations and crowd management. Attendance figures are expected to be released later this month.
