Rory McIlroy Achieves Career Grand Slam, Nike Celebrates with Viral Ad

Rory McIlroy made history by winning his first Masters title at the 2025 tournament, completing a career Grand Slam and joining an elite group of only six golfers to achieve this feat. His victory over Justin Rose in a playoff round marked the end of an 11-year drought in major championships, deeply emotional for the Northern Irishman. Nike quickly celebrated McIlroy's achievement by releasing a fitting advertisement featuring his green jacket with the tagline, 'This was always waiting for you.' The commercial reflects McIlroy's long journey and struggles leading up to this moment, emphasizing the significance of his win. With this victory, McIlroy also became the first European to complete the career Grand Slam, raising questions about his future performance in upcoming majors. His next challenge will be the 107th PGA Championship, where he is a previous winner, further heightening expectations for more success.