Rory McIlroy's dramatic victory at the Masters marks a monumental moment in his career as he achieves the elusive career grand slam, becoming just the sixth golfer in history to do so. Having not won a major since 2014, McIlroy spoke of the immense pressure he felt over the past decade, particularly while watching peers enjoy success. His emotional response upon winning highlighted the relief of lifting a burdensome weight off his shoulders, as he expressed gratitude for achieving a lifelong dream after years of hard work and perseverance.
It's been very difficult. I think I've carried that burden since August 2014. It's nearly 11 years. And not just about winning my next major, but the career grand slam.
Today was difficult. I was unbelievably nervous this morning. Look, it was a heavy weight to carry and thankfully now I don't have to carry it.
It was all relief, he said. There wasn't much joy in that reaction. It was all relief.
I have dreamt about that moment for as long as I can remember. There were points in my career where I didn't know if I would have this nice garment over my shoulders.
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