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Scheffler privileged to share McIlroy history in Masters celebration

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Apr 16, 2025Golf

Scottie Scheffler says it was a privilege to hand Rory McIlroy his Green Jacket at the Masters after sharing a "really cool" moment with the Grand Slam champion.

McIlroy edged over the line at Augusta last weekend, overcoming Justin Rose in a play-off hole to snatch long-awaited glory at the Masters.

That ended an 11-year wait for a major crown, making McIlroy just the sixth player to win the career Grand Slam after Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Having won the major in 2024, Scheffler had the honour of helping McIlroy into his cherished Green Jacket, a long-running tradition at the famous tournament.

"It was cool to see him get the job done, really cool to be there in that moment and to congratulate him, and just see the joy in him and his family," the world number one said.

McIlroy is the first European player to win all four majors, ending years of scrutiny as to when the Northern Irishman would get the job done.

"He has accomplished everything in the game of golf, and that was really the last thing to accomplish," Scheffler added.

"The guy has won FedExCup, the Players [Championship], all four majors. Maybe, the only other thing would be the Olympics he would want to win.

"It was such an emotional day for him. I just tried to stay out of the way and get the jacket on without embarrassing him or myself. I got to watch the whole celebration."

Scheffler, meanwhile, has won two major titles to date, both at the Masters after triumphing in 2022 and 2024.

The world number one was the pre-tournament favourite, but settled for a fourth-place finish this time at Augusta.

"I don't have the understanding of what it's like to be asked about the career Grand Slam," he added. "But I have a small understanding of what it's like to be asked: 'Hey, you accomplished this, but you haven't accomplished that'.

"It can be very taxing on people, sometimes. Definitely, from the outside, it looked a lot more like relief than anything [for Rory].

"Was it pretty awesome watching Rory win the Grand Slam? Of course, it was. But as far as my life goes, I try to stay in the present. I don't think very often about career goals.

"Winning the career Grand Slam, I think that's something that any golfer would dream of. But, at the end of the day, I'm just trying to get the most out of myself. That's about it."