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Rory McIlroy claims his fifth major title 11 years after his fourth - and that 11-year gap is the joint most of all time in between major victories.

Henry Cotton, Julius Boros, Hale Irwin, Ben Crenshaw all had to wait over a decade between their major wins, as did Tiger Woods when he claimed the 2019 Masters after his 2008 US Open victory.

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has reacted to seeing Rory McIlroy finally win the Masters - and the weight of the world lift off his shoulders.

"You could just see the Augusta demons leaving Rory when that putt went in," he wrote on X.

"What an unbelievable rollercoaster of emotions - pure sport at its best.

"But history has been made and Rory has joined golf’s most elite by completing the Grand Slam.

"The Green Jacket is finally his."

Back at Rory McIlroy's home club in Holywood, we've been speaking to a few of the members at the club house who have had a nervous old evening!

As last year's champion Scottie Scheffler drapes a Green Jacket over his shoulders, Rory McIlroy's smile is as broad as the Irish Sea.

And far warmer!

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More from McIlroy on the play-off win against Justin Rose, speaking about his wonderful second shot into the green:

"I had two yards less than I had in regulation and a flatter lie as well so I knew a three-quarter gap wedge was going to land into the slope and come back.

"So it was a good number and I just needed to make a good committed swing.

"I made one at the right time."

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More from Rory McIlroy on what this victory means to him: "I would say it was 14 years in the making. Going out with a four-shot lead in 2011 and feeling like I could have got it done there.

"A lot of pent-up emotion came out on the 18th green. A moment like that makes all the years and all the close calls worth it.

"I want to say hello to mum and dad back in Northern Ireland (chokes up). I can't wait to see them next week and can't wait to celebrate with them."

More from McIlroy on the rollercoaster final day: "When I hit the wedge shot into the creek on 13 I felt I did a good job of bouncing back.

"The double bogey at the first - I was really nervous going out. It was almost as if the double bogey calmed my nerves a little bit and got me into it.

"All week I responded to setbacks and that's what I'll remember. I'm so proud of that and being able to bounce back."

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Rory McIlroy is discussing his win at the Masters in Butler Cabin: "My 17th time here. Started to wonder if it would ever be my time.

"Last 10 years coming with burden of Grand Slam on my shoulders and trying to achieve that.

"I wonder what we are all going to talk about coming into next year.

"I am so proud to be able to call myself a Masters champion."

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley: "Our patrons at Augusta National and around the world were treated to an unforgettable Masters. One of the best in our history."

Simply how long has Rory McIlroy waited to sit in here.

Let's hear what he has to say.

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Well, didn't that final round just sum up Rory McIlroy's entire career in the majors, a microcosm of his search for glory.

A dodgy start (2011 Masters) followed by some brilliant stuff (four major wins) and then just not being able to get over the line (11-year major drought) but ultimately he's managed to get the job done.

A round of resilience, perseverance and refusal to give in, as the great Chumbawamba put it - he gets knocked down, but he gets back up again.

And at the end of it all Rory McIlroy will be getting his Green Jacket.

There were a few nervy moments for everyone in the Rory McIlroy camp, especially at his home club of Holywood - but finally the fans at home got their moment!

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As Rory McIlroy sank that putt and fell to his knees, Harry Diamond turned to Justin Rose and shook his hand.

The two wives just embraced each other. It’s the sportsmanship with McIlroy achieving his grand slam dream that brings a lump to the throat. This is how sport should be.

The Green Jacket is going to look rather nice in his wardrobe.

Social media reaction to McIlroy's victory is coming thick and fast from golfers and other sporting greats...

Irish two-time major winner Padraig Harrington, external: "What a relief, some drama. Well deserved and I’m sure all the sweeter for the years waiting."

Former Open champion Paul Lawrie, external: "Beyond amazing. massive congrats."

Rafael Nadal, 22-time major tennis champion:, external "Congratulations Rory McIlroy! You deserved to win the Masters!

Former England footballer Michael Owen, external "The Grand Slam. Incredible Rory McIlroy. Sends shivers down your spine watching greatness. Sport at its finest.

Let's talk trophies for a minute.

The career Grand Slam puts him in icon territory.

Five major wins put him level with Brooks Koepka and Seve Ballesteros among others.

And would you bet against him winning a whole host more now this particular hurdle has been cleared?

Mike: Well he’s just put us & the whole golfing fraternity through the mill but he’s finally done! Well played Rory & well played Justin. Astonishing day of golf.

Adam: I've never wanted a putt to go in more in my life. What absolute resilience and nerves of steel shown by one of the greatest golfers ever. Huge congratulations to Rory McIlroy. The Career Grand Slam is yours!

EJ8_F1: Masters Sundays: cruel, unforgiving, magic. Fabulous from Rose and McIlroy to the end. Well done Rory, mega job.

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Agony unleashed.