Rory McIlroy shared an emotional embrace with wife Erica Stoll after finally winning the Masters for the first time.
The Northern Irishman has struggled at Augusta over the years and had gone into the final day of the competition hoping to secure a first major since 2014.
That wait is over, however, with McIlroy able to fend off competition from Justin Rose to complete the career Grand Slam.
The Briton was emotional in the immediate aftermath of his triumph, with McIlroy breaking down in tears.
Rory McIlroy shared an emotional embrace with wife Erica Stoll after finally winning the Masters for the first time
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And the golfer immediately went to wife Erica, with the couple sharing a sweet embrace with the eyes of the world watching on.
Last year, McIlroy filed for divorce from his other half.
But the couple then announced that they’d reconciled and resolved their differences, with their relationship now appearing to be stronger than ever.
McIlroy was also cheered on by the couple’s four-year-old daughter, Poppy.
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Tributes to McIlroy have already started to pour in on social media.
Rafael Nadal, who won his own career Grand Slam in tennis, said: “Congratulations Rory McIlroy! You deserved to win the Masters!”
Former England striker Michael Owen, who is a keen golf fan, stated: “The Grand Slam. Incredible Rory McIlroy.
“Sends shivers down your spine watching greatness. Sport at its finest.”
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Capturing the grand slam on the grandest stage!
Rory McIlroy has won the Masters 🏆
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Former Open champion Paul Lawrie wrote: “Beyond amazing. massive congrats.”
And two-time major winner Padraig Harrington said: : “What a relief, some drama. Well deserved and I’m sure all the sweeter for the years waiting.”
McIlroy has spoken in the Butler Cabin following his win.
He admits that he’d previously thought he’d never win the Masters, having waited to so long to finally get his hands on a green jacket.
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“My 17th time here. Started to wonder if it would ever be my time,” he said.
“Last 10 years coming with burden of Grand Slam on my shoulders and trying to achieve that.
“I wonder what we are all going to talk about coming into next year.
“I am so proud to be able to call myself a Masters champion.”
Rory McIlroy broke down in tears after winning the Masters on Sunday
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The golf legend added: “When I hit the wedge shot into the creek on 13 I felt I did a good job of bouncing back.
“The double bogey at the first – I was really nervous going out. It was almost as if the double bogey calmed my nerves a little bit and got me into it.
“All week I responded to setbacks and that’s what I’ll remember. I’m so proud of that and being able to bounce back.”
