Rory McIlroy’s rise from TV star aged nine to Masters 2025 champ after agonising 11-year wait for historic Grand Slam

RORY MCILROY finally got the Hollywood ending that the boy from Holywood deserved as he ended his 11-year wait for a career Grand Slam on Sunday.

On his 17th attempt at winning The Masters, McIlroy etched his name into golfing folklore with a rollercoaster final round that saw him pip Justin Rose in a playoff to slip into the famous Green Jacket for the first time.

GettyRory McIlroy poses in the Green Jacket[/caption]

McIlroy has long been one of golf‘s greatest ever talents...