Rory McIlroy collected 1,100 Masters flags following his emotional triumph at Augusta National earlier this year – he will be hoping to collect many more when he returns to defend his crown in 2026.
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In April, McIlroy, 36, brought his 11-year major championship drought to a spectacular end as he pipped Justin Rose in a nail-biting play-off to claim his maiden Masters title. In doing so, he became just the sixth player in golf history to achieve the Grand Slam, having previously captured the PGA Championship, the US Open and The Open Championship during his illustrious career.
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“But I do know that they had 1,100 extra – like 1,100 left in the merchandise facility at the end of the week, and we took all 1,100. But it’s been a lot. I’ll never get sick of signing them. I’ve waited 17 years to sign that flag in the middle, and I will never complain about doing it.”
Prior to the Masters, McIlroy secured victories at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Players Championship, but hasn’t celebrated another win since Augusta National. Given his packed schedule, McIlroy still hasn’t had the chance to properly reflect on his historic achievement.
