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CP NewsAlert: McIlroy wins Masters, Canada's Conners finishes in tie for eighth

AUGUSTA — Rory McIlroy has won the Masters, beating Justin Rose on the first hole of a playoff to complete the career Grand Slam. Canada's Corey Conners finished tied for eighth at 5 under. The Listowel, Ont.
Canadian Press

AUGUSTA — Rory McIlroy has won the Masters, beating Justin Rose on the first hole of a playoff to complete the career Grand Slam.

Canada's Corey Conners finished tied for eighth at 5 under. The Listowel, Ont., native entered the final round in sole possession of third place four shots back of McIlroy.

Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., is the only Canadian male to ever win a major. He claimed the green jacket as Masters champion in 2003.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 13, 2025.

The Canadian Press