When Rory McIlroy dropped a birdie putt on the 73rd hole at the Masters, he achieved what only five before him had done.
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How big a deal is the career Grand Slam?
Considering that only five players had ever accomplished the feat in the history of professional golf until Sunday, I’d say it’s a pretty big deal.
With his playoff win at Augusta, Rory McIlroy joined Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Note that Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson are not on the list with most missing one major title.
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