Rory McIlroy adds our 2025 Sportstar crown to his green jacket after year he'll never forget

"With a brilliant approach and short putt, McIlroy had captured the one Major to elude him in 16 previous attempts. His first Major since 2014 also meant he became only the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam of The Open, US Open, US PGA and the Masters."

"But whereas Augusta crowned McIlroy's year/career, that one victory didn't entirely define his 2025 either. He also won in Pebble Beach, at The Players Championship and then, come autumn, at the Irish Open after a K Club play-off and more final-hole melodrama. He then helped Team Europe to Ryder Cup victory in New York."

"For rolling with the punches on the most nerve-shredding day of all, McIlroy is a worthy winner of our massive online vote for overall Sportstar of the Year."

Rory McIlroy achieved redemption in 2025 after a career marked by ups and downs. His crowning achievement came at the Masters in April, where he defeated Justin Rose in a playoff to win the one major that had eluded him across 16 previous attempts. This victory made him only the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam. Beyond Augusta, McIlroy won at Pebble Beach, The Players Championship, and the Irish Open, while also contributing to Team Europe's Ryder Cup victory in New York. He concluded the year with his seventh Race to Dubai title, earning him Sportstar of the Year honors through a massive online vote.

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