Rory McIlroy makes 'lucky' admission about sensational Masters triumph after 'best year' of his golf career

Masterful McIlroy joins elite club, as Scheffler dominates majors

Rory McIlroy's long-awaited Masters victory in April made him the first golfer in 25 years to join golf's most exclusive club, but Scottie Scheffler's two-major haul in 2025 raised the possibility that the next career Grand Slam winner could be just around the corner.

Rory McIlroy makes 'lucky' admission about sensational Masters triumph after 'best year' of his golf career

Rory McIlroy considers himself fortunate that his Masters triumph played out exactly as it did, reflecting on an emotional moment that few in golf will ever experience.Back in April, the Northern Irishman secured the first green jacket of his career after beating Justin Rose in a tense play-off clash at Augusta.The day was a rollercoaster and McIlroy, in the aftermath, sunk to the green in tears.Now, speaking nine months on, he's admitted the dr…