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Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the career Grand Slam: ‘I’ve carried that burden for 11 years’

New Masters champion will skip next week’s Heritage Classic to celebrate in Northern Ireland with his parents

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning with caddie Harry Diamond after the playoff. Photograph: Michael Reaves/Getty
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning with caddie Harry Diamond after the playoff. Photograph: Michael Reaves/Getty
Philip Reid in Augusta, Georgia
Mon Apr 14 2025 - 02:18

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