Rory McIlroy celebration: Masters winner overcome with emotion after 11-year major drought

After an 11-year major drought, Rory McIlroy was overcome with emotion when he finally captured the Masters on Sunday. When McIlroy sank his final putt on the first and only playoff hole, CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz called his reaction "the most authentic thing any of us have ever seen." The Northern Irishman tossed his putter in the air and dropped to his knees with pure joy as the crowd at Augusta National roared.

A generational talent. The Green Jacket belongs to you, @McIlroyRory . #themasters pic.

twitter.com/52FYaJCl7t McIlroy had not won a major since his victory at the Open Championship in 2014, and this was his first career victory at the Masters, the major that has eluded him for his entire career. Winning a green jacket solidifies McIlroy as a golf legend, as he has now accomplished a career grand slam by winning the Masters, PGA Championship, U.

S. Open, and Open Championship. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Here are some of the best celebration moments from McIlroy's win at the Masters Rory McIlroy's emotional celebration after Masters win One of the best moments on the final hole came courtesy of McIlroy's close friend Shane Lowry.

The two were amateur players growing up together and have remained close since joining the PGA Tour. Lowry hugged McIlroy after he sank the final putt. A celebration shared with friends.

#themasters pic.twitter.com/brbHaDYkb5 Another glorious embrace came between McIlroy and his family as he was walking to the clubhouse.

His wife, Erica Stoll, and daughter, Poppy, were there to greet him as tears rolled down his face. It was one of the most heartwarming things you'll ever see on a golf course. A win for the family.

#themasters pic.twitter.com/mRl5JTWenE Finally, after thanking his parents for all of their love and support during his interview inside Butler Cabin, McIlroy donned his green jacket.

2024 champion Scottie Scheffler did the honors as the patrons at Augusta roared again. Rory McIlroy receives his Green Jacket. #themasters pic.

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