Rory Mcllroy became the 6th ever male golfer to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the 89th Masters at Augusta National.
Speaking at a press conference after his win, the Northern Ireland golfer said:
“You have to be the eternal optimist in this game.
“I have been saying it until I am blue in the face but I truly believe I am a better player now than 10 year ago.
“It is so hard to stay patient, keep coming back and not being able to get it done.”
“I’ve literally made my dreams come true today, and I would say to every boy and girl listening to this, believe in your dreams, and if you work hard enough and if you put the effort in, that you can achieve anything you want.”
Facing Justin Rose in a sudden death playoff in what was his 11th attempt at completing the Grand Slam finishing tied on 11 under at the end of regulation on Sunday.
Just before slipping on a coveted green jacket during the presentation ceremony, Mcllroy said:
“It’s my 17th time here and I started to wonder if it would ever be my time.
“I’m just absolutely honoured and thrilled and just so proud to be able to call myself a Masters champion.”
