5 Articles You Should Read About Rory McIlroy’s History-Making Masters Victory
If you’re looking for more following Rory McIlroy’s victory at the 2025 Masters, you could do worse than check out these great articles on different aspects of the history making achievement.
Rory McIlroy’s long-awaited triumph at Augusta National has generated extensive coverage across the global sporting press.
The long-awaited victory at the 2025 Masters not only secured the elusive green jacket but also completed the career Grand Slam, a milestone achieved by only a select few in the history of golf.
Golf, perhaps more than any other sport produces some of the best articles from some of the best writers in the business. And the dramatic final round at the 2025 Masters Tournament has provided the perfect fodder for these people to show off their skills.
If you haven’t read them already – here are five articles I’ve loved reading since Rory’s triumph.
1. “Clayton: The 2025 Masters was one of the great ones” – Golf Australia Magazine
Mike Clayton offers a detailed examination of McIlroy’s performance at Augusta, highlighting the strategic decisions and technical proficiency that led to his victory.
“Instead, he hit a 3-wood and a safe 7-iron short of the creek and from there he’d seemingly easily make a stress-free five, but more likely a birdie.
Instead, he played an inexplicably horrible pitch to the right and into the water and made a seven. The only memory of something more insane was Tiger putting all the way across the green and into the water many years ago.”
2. “Lynch: After almost 4,000 days, Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam dream is deferred no longer” – Golfweek
Maybe the best living golf writer, Eamon Lynch reflects on McIlroy’s journey to completing the career Grand Slam, discussing the emotional and psychological aspects of his pursuit.
“The few hundred acres of Augusta National are the prettiest mortuary slab in sport, a perfectly manicured table upon which the world’s finest golfers are pitilessly examined for weaknesses not readily apparent, things that don’t show up on spreadsheets, like faint hearts and jangly nerves. Not even the man who left with the jacket was spared. “
3. “Rory McIlroy Steps into League of His Own with Magical Masters Triumph” – The Guardian
Ewan Murray analyzes McIlroy’s historic win, comparing his achievement to other European golfers and discussing its impact on his legacy.
“Sunday at the Masters was no time for vocal engagement. Bryson DeChambeau could not handle McIlroy’s Masters charge, the American later raising, in slightly snippy terms, the fact the champion did not speak to him mid-round. If DeChambeau wants small talk, he should head to a coffee morning.”
4. “Finally a Masters Champion, Rory McIlroy Is Now Free to Pursue Further Greatness” – Sports Illustrated
Bob Harig examines the significance of McIlroy’s Masters win in the context of his career, suggesting that this victory could pave the way for future successes.
”Not only did he finally win the Masters, but McIlroy prevailed in a major championship for the first time in 11 years. He now has five major titles and it sure makes sense to think he’ll be among the contenders at Quail Hollow next month, site of the PGA Championship, where he’s won four times at the PGA Tour event held on the course, including last year.”
5. “Masters 2025: I Asked Rory McIlroy to Identify the Best Shot He Hit on Sunday. His Answer Was Fascinating” – Australian Golf Digest
Christopher Powers provides an insightful look into McIlroy’s own perspective on his performance, revealing which shot he considered most crucial during his final round. And it’s not the one you might expect.
“McIlroy is the ultimate ball-knower, so it was no surprise that despite the fact I replaced “best” for “important,” he knew what I meant. His mind went all the way back to the third fairway, a moment seemingly years before the most bipolar second nine from a Masters winner in the tournament’s storied history.”