Rory McIlroy has revealed why his parents Rosie and Gerry were not in attendance at Augusta National to watch him complete the career grand slam at The Masters.

Rory McIlroy’s win at the Masters was a lot of things. His first green jacket. His first major in more than a decade. The completion of the career Grand Slam. One of the most popular wins in the history of the tournament. But was it the most popular?

Rory McIlroy put on one of the all-time great shot-making displays during the final three rounds of the 2025 Masters. While he putt well and hit some jaw-dropping drives, it was his iron and wedge play that impressed the most on his way to a green jacket.