Cliff Notes
- Rory McIlroy returned to Northern Ireland with his family after winning the Masters and becoming the sixth golfer to complete a career Grand Slam.
- His victory marked his first major win since 2014, concluding a dramatic play-off against Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose.
- McIlroy expressed his gratitude, stating he was “honoured and thrilled” to call himself a Masters champion after 17 attempts.
Rory McIlroy arrives back in Belfast after Masters victory
Rory McIlroy is back in Northern Ireland with his family after his historic victory at the Masters on Sunday.
The 35-year-old golfer secured victory at Augusta to become only the sixth man to have won all four of golf’s major championships.
McIlroy had not won a major since the 2014 US PGA Championship – and his win sparked emotional and jubilant scenes.
He landed at George Best Belfast City Airport on Friday with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy, ahead of an expected visit to his parents, Rosie and Gerry McIlroy, who did not attend the tournament.