The great and the good of the golfing world and beyond have been congratulating Rory McIlroy on becoming the sixth player to win the career Grand Slam with his victory at the Masters.
With his play-off victory over Justin Rose after a dramatic final day at Augusta National, the Northern Irishman ended a near 11-year wait to claim his fifth Major title and joined golf's most exclusive club.
Here, we take a look at how the world reacted.
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
I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Rory McIlroy on his historic win at the Masters and completion of the career Grand Slam. The drama of today capped off with his playoff victory was simply meant to be. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my admiration for Justin… pic.twitter.com/CiUKTMSjr6
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) April 14, 2025
Shane Lowry
“This means everything to him. This is all he thinks about, all he talks about. He always said to me he’d retire a happy man if he won the green jacket, so I told Erica (McIlroy’s wife) he can retire now. He’s had a long 10, 11 years, he’s had a lot of hurdles to get over and it’s a credit to him.”
I’ve never been put through the wringer of emotions like that in the commentary box. So pleased for @rorymcilroy, and proud to have known him all these years since he was a whippersnapper in the @faldoseries ! #rory #rorymcilroy #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/ftT7i8r834
— Sir Nick Faldo (@Sir_NickFaldo) April 14, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood
“I’ve said it a bunch of times, I think Rory is the best player of our generation. I don’t think he’s had to prove that for a while. For him to have finally got this one, a career grand slam, is unbelievably special. I think this time was always going to come, it’s just Rory makes you feel like it’s not going to at some point. Whatever he did today, Rory’s place in golf (history) was secure, but this has just added another layer on top of that. I do believe he’s the best of our generation and now he’s one of the greatest of all time.”
You could just see the Augusta demons leaving Rory when that putt went in. What an unbelievable roller coaster of emotions - pure sport at its best. But history has been made and Rory has joined golf’s most elite by completing The Grand Slam. The green jacket is finally his.…
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) April 13, 2025
I gave it everything….
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) April 14, 2025
Congratulations @McIlroyRory on winning the @TheMasters and completing the Grand Slam.. very cool sharing the green with you in that moment…
Thank you Team🌹 as always for all the support during the week… We go again 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/vLtMSEFxAs
Aside from his brilliance as a golfer this was a human display of resilience and old fashioned doggedness as much as anything else from Rory - the game needed this and boy has Rory so earned and deserved this. Congrats also to Justin on his brilliance today @SkySportsGolf
— Paul McGinley (@mcginleygolf) April 14, 2025
Rory enters golf’s most elite club completing the Grand Slam. He’s one of the greatest I’ve ever seen playing this game. Wasn’t hard to see he was special. Proud to have been by his side a few times and watched him grow. Deserves to be called one of the greatest of all time.
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) April 13, 2025
Massive congratulations Rory Mcilroy ,
— Ken Brown …⛳️ (@KenBrownGolf) April 14, 2025
With some triumphs and disasters
You brought us all some McIljoy,
You deserved to win THE Masters !
@McIlroyRory so loved watching your journey to greatness and the #GrandSlam
# kenonthecourse pic.twitter.com/TUriSdcThf
What JR continues to do at 44 is truly inspiring. One of the best pro’s out there and a cert for bethpage. Rory on the other hand is a freak and as a golf fan, what we have witnessed this week is insane. Can’t even imagine the weight he was carrying on his shoulders. How goods ⛳️
— RICHARD MANSELL (@richardmansel14) April 14, 2025
Congrats to @McIlroyRory for “finally” conquering the gran slam… 6th in history to do it. I really feel for @JustinRose99 , what a player and what a gentleman… great for the @rydercup
— Pablo Larrazabal (@plarrazabal) April 14, 2025
History!! Well done Rory! Well done!
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) April 13, 2025
👏👏
Congratulations @McIlroyRory! You deserved to win @themasters! 🥺👏🏻 https://t.co/EY4aws88c8
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) April 13, 2025
Congrats!! @McIlroyRory
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) April 13, 2025
That was a night that will live long in the memory. Incredible drama. Amazing show of resilience to finally achieve your goal @McIlroyRory 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) April 14, 2025
Sport - isn’t it just the absolute best?! It’s one of the only things left that cannot be faked!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 14, 2025
That golf finish last night was just off the scale! @JustinRose99 & @McIlroyRory both 🌟🌟
Way to gooooo grand slammmer!!! We all love you buddy!!!
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) April 13, 2025
Love,
Happy pic.twitter.com/h342o5JSnP
. @McIlroyRory wins the @TheMasters - what a massive internal and external battle he fought all day, and came out with the w. his post-win walk said it all. congrats to rory. wow. https://t.co/WXfluPMrFE
— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) April 13, 2025
🏆⛳️ Massive congratulations to Rory McIlroy on his incredible victory at The Masters—making history as the first ever from our island to win the prestigious Green Jacket!
— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) April 13, 2025
A phenomenal achievement that completes a career Grand Slam, placing him amongst the greatest ever golf… pic.twitter.com/EfkdK0wHkf
YES!!!!!
— Emma Little-Pengelly BL (@little_pengelly) April 13, 2025
Amazing @McIlroyRory - you have made Northern Ireland so, so proud! What an incredible result, a grand slam and so very well deserved. 💚 pic.twitter.com/0tezjdXk1r
Congratulations @McIlroyRory on your historic win at @TheMasters! 🏌️♂️ https://t.co/3IBUaOhXFk
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 14, 2025
The Green Jacket is yours Rory McIlroy!
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) April 13, 2025
A finish for the ages at Augusta to win The Masters and complete a richly-deserved career Grand Slam.
Epic achievement by one of golf’s greatest talents.
Massive congratulations to @McIlroyRory.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) April 14, 2025
Through all the expectations and the rollercoaster ride of yesterday, Rory held his nerve and made history. An incredible achievement. https://t.co/ZMJAOdelku
Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on winning @TheMasters and completing the career Grand Slam. A truly outstanding achievement
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) April 13, 2025
