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Rory McIlroy needed 15 years to complete his career Grand Slam, the longest stretch of the six grand slam winners. He won the 2011 U.S. Open and had three-fourths of the Slam after winning the 2014 British Open. Tiger Woods was the fastest, doing it in four years (1997-2000), followed by Jack Nicklaus (five, 1962-66), Gary Player (seven, 1959-1965), Ben Hogan (eight, 1946-1953) and Gene Sarazen (14, 1922-35). Before McIlroy's win Sunday, Sarazen was the only player to complete the career Grand Slam at the Masters.
Also, McIlroy's fifth major championship victory ties him for 15th all-time with Seve Ballesteros, James Braid, Brooks Koepka, Byron Nelson, John Henry Taylor and Peter Thomson. He won for the 29th time on the PGA Tour and is tied for 17th all-time with Harry Cooper, Gene Littler and Lee Trevino.
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: Who could be the next voice of the Masters? Read
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your final thoughts about the 2025 Masters?
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> Last week's question: Which current play-by-play announcer would you like to see succeed Jim Nantz as CBS Sports' lead at the Masters? | Read
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Readers of The First Call offer an intriguing list of possible candidates — yes, including Smylie Kaufman — to replace CBS Sports' Jim Nantz as the major's next lead play-by-play announcer.
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Built in 1921 by Donald Ross, the Southern Pines, North Carolina, classic was restored in 2013 by Kyle Franz and was named Golf Magazine’s Best U.S. Resort Renovation and Restoration of the Year. It's matured nicely.
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club: Ranks as the No. 4 public course in America in the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Pawleys Island, South Carolina, course was designed by Mike Strantz.
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Meet Rafael Campos: The 36-year-old Masters rookie
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Guest: Robert Rock, retired European Tour player
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golftec celebrates 30 years, 20 million golf lessons
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A roadmap to junior golf development
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Fun is the leading message for golf
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APRIL
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MAY
19-21: IAGTO European Convention, Gran Canaria, Spain | Info
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JULY
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