McIlroy’s dramatic playoff win over Justin Rose at Augusta ended one of golf’s longest storylines. For nearly two decades, he had chased the final piece of the puzzle to complete the career Grand Slam. One birdie putt sealed it, and suddenly he joined the exclusive group of Masters champions.

Rory McIlroy revealed he bought 1,100 pin flags after his 2025 Masters win and shared why he’s reluctant to wear the iconic green jacket

R ory McIlroy took a few souvenirs with him from Augusta National after his Masters win. The Masters Shop had 1,100 pin flags left in stock at the end of the tournament, and McIlroy said he took every last one of them with the intention to sign his name inside the logo -- a tradition reserved for Masters champions.