The first time someone completed what we call golf’s modern career Grand Slam was 1935, although nobody knew it then. That’s when Gene Sarazen won the Augusta National Invitation Tournament … which eventually became known as the Masters … which eventually gained status as one of the four men’s professional majors.

McIlroy is the sixth Grand Slam winner in men's golf history, joining Woods as the only two men to achieve the feat since 1966.