Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster ride to Masters glory

Rory McIlroy hits his stunning second shot on the 15thRory McIlroy achieved sporting immortality on Sunday, joining golfing greats Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in completing the career grand slam with his dramatic sudden death Masters play-off victory over Justin Rose.

But it would not be McIlroy without putting his supporters through the wringer.

Holding a commanding four-shot lead over the field as he left the 10th, McIlroy’s closing holes were a roller-coaster of emotion as he battled his nerves as well as his rivals.

Telegraph Sport looks at how McIlroy finally ended 14 years of hurt.

HOLE 11

Rory McIlroy arrives on the 11th tee with a bounce in his…