Following his successful title defense at The Masters, Rory McIlroy is reassessing his major goals, with new opportunities emerging for him to create golfing history. Having achieved the career Grand Slam, McIlroy became the sixth male golfer to do so, and his latest victory puts him alongside Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods as the only players to successfully defend at The Masters. With six major wins, McIlroy is now tied with Faldo, Trevino, and Mickelson, and is poised to surpass Faldo as the most successful European golfer in the modern era. McIlroy has expressed his desire to achieve more, stating that the Grand Slam was not the ultimate destination, but rather a part of his journey.
He is now focusing on potential targets, including becoming a double Grand Slam champion, winning all four majors on multiple occasions, and surpassing Faldo's record. McIlroy's next major test will be at the PGA Championship, where he will attempt to add to his major tally and potentially set himself up for a Calendar Slam. With his legacy in the Ryder Cup already confirmed, McIlroy is set for multiple more appearances and is destined to be captain at some stage. His game is expected to survive for six or seven years, with his short game and all-roundedness allowing him to remain competitive.
McIlroy's recent victory has pulled him closer to world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, and he is now working towards new major targets, with the opportunity to win two Opens, two US Opens, and more.