Rory McIlroy Wins 2025 Masters Tournament in Playoff Against Justin Rose

Rory McIlroy is the 2025 Masters Tournament champion, defeating Justin Rose in a playoff to claim his first green jacket and complete the career Grand Slam.

McIlroy entered the final round with a two-stroke lead and held on throughout the day, despite a late charge from Rose. The two players finished regulation play tied at 11 under par, setting up the playoff.

In the playoff, McIlroy and Rose both birdied the first extra hole to remain tied. On the second playoff hole, McIlroy hit a brilliant approach shot to within a few feet of the pin, while Rose's shot landed in the rough. McIlroy then calmly rolled in the birdie putt to win the tournament.

The victory was a long time coming for McIlroy, who has been one of the best players in the world for over a decade. He now joins an elite group of players who have won all four major championships in their careers.

The final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament was full of drama and excitement, with several players making late charges and putting pressure on McIlroy. Here are some of the best moments from the final round:

• McIlroy wins the playoff and the career Grand Slam
• A one-stroke lead for McIlroy heading into the final hole
• Rose closes his Sunday tied at the top
• A beauty from McIlroy on No. 15
• McIlroy, Åberg and Rose all tied for first
• Rose moves into a tie atop the leaderboard
• McIlroy enters the homestretch
• McIlroy stays ahead with a birdie on No. 9
• Justin Rose staying in the mix
• McIlroy gets out of a jam on No. 7
• Scottie Scheffler finishing strong
• McIlroy responds with a birdie on No. 3
• DeChambeau pulls ahead on No. 2
• McIlroy and DeChambeau get things underway
• Rory McIlroy begins his final round.

The 2025 Masters Tournament was a great success, with some of the best players in the world putting on a show for the fans. Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on his victory and his first green jacket.