The first time someone completed what we call golf’s modern career Grand Slam was 1935, although nobody knew it then. That’s when Gene Sarazen won the Augusta National Invitation Tournament … which eventually became known as the Masters … which eventually gained status as one of the four men’s professional majors.

Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament on Sunday to complete the career grand slam. The Masters was the last piece of the puzzle for McIlroy as he becomes the sixth player in history to do it and the first since Tiger Woods won the 2000 PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy's win at the 2025 Masters Tournament etched his name among the greatest in the history of the sport. McIlroy is now the sixth golfer ever to win all four majors and achieve the career Grand Slam, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.