McIlroy threatened to squander a five-shot lead with eight holes to play before holding his nerve to birdie the first extra hole after an extraordinary final day at Augusta National.
Have a look back at the ups and Downs so far
1. 2011
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt during the final round of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 23, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Photo: Andrew Redington
2. 2012
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 24, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) Photo: Scott Halleran
3. 2012
Winner Golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award as part of the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Phil Inglis/Getty Images for Laureus) Photo: Phil Inglis
4. 2013
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is unveiled as a new brand ambassador for Nike at the Fairmont hotel on January 14, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Photo: Andrew Redington