Timothy Gay recounts the emotional moment when Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters, completing his career grand slam. After years of struggling at Augusta, McIlroy's triumph led Gay to rewrite the epilogue of his new book, 'Rory Land', which humorously predicted challenges for McIlroy at the Masters. The book explores McIlroy's identity and heritage, while Gay's appreciation for McIlroy's achievement is evident. He reflects on his own literary inspirations and the unique blend of cultural identities McIlroy embodies, marking a significant moment in sports history.
Gay reflects on McIlroy's long quest for the Masters, noting, "It's wonderful that Rory kind of proved his critics wrong. He won the Masters, won the career grand slam. I was never, never so happy to be so wrong in my life."
After McIlroy finally achieved his career grand slam, Gay had to rewrite the epilogue of his book, illustrating the unpredictability of sports and personal journeys.
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