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Rory McIlroy hugs his daughter Poppy after winning the 2025 Masters on April 13- Rory McIlroy shared a sweet moment with his 4-year-old daughter just moments after he won the 2025 Masters and completed the career Grand Slam on Sunday, April 13
- The Northern Irish golfer, 35, was photographed picking up his daughter Poppy for a tight hug as he cried
- McIlroy became only the sixth golfer to clinch the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy has finally clinched the career Grand Slam — and his 4-year-old daughter is helping him celebrate.
On Sunday, April 13, the Northern Irish golf star, 35, emerged victorious at Augusta National as the winner of the 89th Masters tournament after a close game with English player Justin Rose.
In videos and photos taken just moments after he won the competition in Georgia, McIlroy could be seen dropping to his knees while sobbing, before making his way toward the cheering crowds. He first gave his wife Erica Stoll a hug and kiss, and then picked up his daughter Poppy for a tight hug as he began to cry again.
The official PGA Tour Instagram account shared photos of the heartwarming father-daughter moment along with the caption: "Rory and Poppy McIlroy ❤️. How sweet it is."
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Rory McIlroy poses with daughter Poppy and wife Erica Stoll holding the Masters trophy on April 13, 2025Related: Rory McIlroy Kisses Wife Erica Stoll and Daughter Poppy as He Celebrates Players Championship Win
According to USA Today, McIlroy was in a tight competition with Rose all day on Sunday, as they were both tied at 11-under par, and only needed one playoff hole to win. McIlroy finished with a final score of 1-over 73 before it went to the playoff.
He then finally beat Rose with a winning birdie, making him only the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam — and the first person to achieve the feat in 25 years (after Tiger ...
