It was finally Rory McIlroy¡¯s time, even if it took a little longer than perhaps was necessary.
McIlroy birdied the first playoff hole with a short putt after missing a chance to win in regulation, capturing the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia.
¡°This is my 17th time here, and I started to wonder if it would ever be my time,¡± the Northern Irishman said. ¡°I think the last 10 years coming here with the burden of the Grand Slam on my shoulders and trying to achieve that ¡ª yeah, I¡¯m sort of wondering what we¡¯re all going to talk about going into next year¡¯s Masters.¡±
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