"Hello friends."
Jim Nantz's voice is as synonymous with the Masters as Pimento Cheese and azalea flowers. He's anchored CBS's coverage from Augusta National Golf Club since 1989, but there's one phrase he hasn't said yet.
"The long journey is over. (Rory) McIlroy has his masterpiece," Nantz called as McIlroy dropped to his feet in tears.
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters on Sunday after defeating Justin Rose in a playoff after they both finished at 11-under through 72 holes. McIlroy's Masters win marks his fifth career major and first since 2014, but more importantly, the elusive green jacket completes McIlroy's career Grand Slam. McIlroy is only the sixth golfer to win all four golf majors, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, who last accomplished the feat in 2000.
Nantz added the fourth and final round of the 2025 Masters was "one of the strangest rounds I've ever seen."
Jim Nantz calls Rory McIlroy's historic Masters win
A long time coming. Congratulations, Rory. #themasterspic.twitter.com/f72nOxQbfw
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 13, 2025
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