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
9. 2015
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (right) takes some advice from his caddie JP Fitzgerald (left) during a photocall during practice prior to the start of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Cub on January 13, 2015 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Photo: Andrew Redington
10. 2016
Rickie Fowler of the United States shares a laugh with Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland during the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on January 23, 2016. / AFP / KARIM SAHIB (Photo credit should read KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: KARIM SAHIB
11. 2016
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is pictured on the 12th hole during the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Cub on January 21, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Photo: Andrew Redington
12. 2017
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves after making a putt for birdie on the second hole during the third round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Photo: Rob Carr