McIlroy's Next Major Challenge: New Targets After Historic Masters Victory

Following his triumphant title defense at The Masters, Rory McIlroy has reassessed his major goals, creating new opportunities to cement his golfing legacy. Having completed the career Grand Slam last year, McIlroy's successful defense now puts him in an elite group of players, including Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods, as the only ones to have successfully defended their title at The Masters. With six major wins under his belt, McIlroy is now tied with Faldo, Phil Mickelson, and Lee Trevino, and is poised to surpass Faldo as the most successful European golfer in the modern era. As McIlroy looks to the future, potential targets include becoming a double Grand Slam champion, winning all four majors on multiple occasions, and achieving a Calendar Slam. With his latest victory, McIlroy has also strengthened his position in the battle to be world No 1, pulling closer to Scottie Scheffler. As the PGA Championship, US Open, and The Open approach, McIlroy is working towards new major targets, with the opportunity to further solidify his status as an all-time great.