Why didn’t Rory McIlroy celebrate immediately after his Masters victory? He reveals the complex emotions behind the win
Rory McIlroy, ranked second in the world, ended an eleven-year quest for the Green Jacket by winning the Masters at Augusta National, completing golf's Career Grand Slam. He further disclosed that, despite the victory's historical significance, the moment was characterized more by relief than jubilation due to the mental strain of finishing the last round.McIlroy discussed the pressure of the last day and the weight of years of near misses in major championships in an interview with BBC Sport. He characterized the victory as an emotional release that signified both survival and well-deserved achievement, as he became only the sixth golfer in history to accomplish the Career Grand Slam.
Rory McIlroy, ranked second in the world, ended an eleven-year quest for the Green Jacket by winning the Masters at Augusta National, completing golf's Career Grand Slam. He further disclosed that, despite the victory's historical significance, the moment was characterized more by relief than jubilation due to the mental strain of finishing the last round.McIlroy discussed the pressure of the last day and the weight of years of near misses in major championships in an interview with BBC Sport. He characterized the victory as an emotional release that signified both survival and well-deserved achievement, as he became only the sixth golfer in history to accomplish the Career Grand Slam.
