Following his successful title defense at The Masters, Rory McIlroy is reassessing his major goals, with new opportunities to create golfing history. Having completed the career Grand Slam at Augusta National, McIlroy became a back-to-back winner at The Masters with a one-shot victory over world No 1 Scottie Scheffler. This win leaves him alongside Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods as the only players to successfully defend at The Masters. McIlroy's latest victory takes him to six majors, the same number Faldo managed during his career, and he is now aiming to surpass Faldo as the most successful European golfer in the modern era.
With his career Grand Slam complete, McIlroy has set his sights on new targets, including becoming a double Grand Slam champion and winning all four majors on multiple occasions. He is also focused on breaking Harry Vardon's record of seven major titles and cementing his status as an all-time great. McIlroy's next major challenge will be the PGA Championship, where he will look to add to his major tally and potentially set himself up for a Calendar Slam. With the centenary edition of the Ryder Cup approaching, McIlroy will likely play a key role in Team Europe's push for a third consecutive victory over the United States.