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
21. 2021
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland stands with caddie Harry Diamond on the 18th green during the continuation of the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 13, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Photo: Patrick Smith
22. 2022
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Harry Vardon Trophy after the final round on Day Four of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 20, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Photo: Ross Kinnaird
23. 2022
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of the CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club on October 23, 2022 in Ridgeland, South Carolina. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Photo: Gregory Shamus
24. 2023
Europe's Northern Irish golfer, Rory McIlroy (R) speaks with Europe's English golfer, Tommy Fleetwood as they walk from the 11th tee during their foursomes match on the first day of play in the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome on September 29, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS