McIlroy Conquers the 2025 Masters and Completes the Grand Slam
The 2025 Masters has come to an end, and it lived up to expectations. After an exciting final round, Rory McIlroy prevailed on the first playoff hole, surpassing Justin Rose and thus completing the Grand Slam of his career.
The podium was completed by Patrick Reed in third place, Scottie Scheffler in fourth, and Sungjae Im and Bryson DeChambeau tied for fifth.
What’s Next for McIlroy?
What does this victory mean for the rest of McIlroy’s season? Who were the other outstanding players? Who are the favorites for the upcoming majors, starting with the PGA Championship in mid-May?
Here are some of the most important questions arising from the Masters and a look at the rest of the 2025 season.
“Today was tough. I was incredibly nervous this morning. Really nervous on the first hole, as you could see with the double, but as I said, that sort of calmed me down and I was able to regroup and show that resilience that I’ve talked about a lot.”
Rory McIlroy
McIlroy’s victory is not only a personal achievement, but also opens up new perspectives for his career. The golfer has consistently been one of the most talented and successful of his generation, with more than 50 victories worldwide and more than 100 weeks at number 1 in the world ranking.
McIlroy has won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the Players Championship and now the Masters. He is expected to continue competing for more major titles.
Other Featured Players
Scottie Scheffler, a pesar de no tener su mejor desempeño, logró un cuarto lugar. Scheffler demostró ser un competidor formidable, a pesar de algunos problemas con su juego de hierro.
Other players who stood out were Zach Johnson and Bubba Watson, both former Masters champions, who showed excellent performance.
Major Absentees and Disappointments
Among the disappointments, Brooks Koepka, Cameron Smith, and Dustin Johnson failed to make the cut. The lack of agreement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf League continues to prevent the world’s best golfers from competing regularly against each other.
Favorites for the Upcoming Majors
McIlroy is the favorite for the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, where he has won four times. Scheffler is also a strong contender for the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. The Open Championship, which returns to Royal Portrush, also features McIlroy as a sentimental favorite.
Other names to consider include Ludvig Åberg and Xander Schauffele, who have demonstrated their ability to compete in the majors. Bryson DeChambeau could also be a contender, given his style of play.
