The golf community took to social media Sunday evening to congratulate Rory McIlroy for winning the Masters for the first time.
McIlroy earned the green jacket and became just the sixth golfer to complete a career Grand Slam after beating Justin Rose in a playoff. The victory marked his fifth career golf major but his first since 2014.
The 35-year-old golfer from Northern Ireland shed tears after winning the elusive major, falling to the ground before making his rounds to his wife and then his daughter, who met him with a hug.
Among those to acknowledge McIlroy's victory on social media were veteran golfers like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Gary Player. Woods and Player are among the six golfers that had already achieved the career Grand Slam.
Rory McIlroy receives green jacket at Masters
Scottie Scheffler, the winner of the tournament in 2022 and 2024, presented Rory McIlroy with his green jacket on Sunday.
Rory McIlroy receives his Green Jacket. #themasterspic.twitter.com/0ulQ963w68
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 13, 2025
Golf community reacts to Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory
Tiger Woods
Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory. Completing the grand slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 14, 2025
Phil Mickelson
What in incredible Masters 😳
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) April 13, 2025
Congrats to Rory on his win and for completing the career grand slam. Amazing 👍
