Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy in conversation with Luke Donald at the 2018 Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy was given the perfect homecoming after his Masters victory by next door neighbours Luke and Diane Donald.
The 35-year-old became only the sixth player in history to complete the career Grand Slam when he triumphed at Augusta National, defeating Justin Rose in a Play-Off to finally don the green jacket.
And good friend Donald, who captained McIlroy at the Ryder Cup two years ago and will do so again in September, and wife Diane, who are neighbours of McIlroy in Florida, were on hand to welcome them back in champion fashion.
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Rory McIlroy
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Donald will naturally be delighted to see his star man on top form with the Ryder Cup looming in five months’ time, with McIlroy having started the season superbly with wins at not just the Masters but also the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Players Championship.
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“You could just see the Augusta demons leaving Rory when that putt went in. What an unbelievable roller coaster of emotions – pure sport at its best. But history has been made and Rory has joined golf’s most elite by completing The Grand Slam. The green jacket is finally his,” wrote Donald on X.
