When the GOAT is part of any broadcast, it just makes it better.So, when arguably the best to play the game of basketball, Michael Jordan, agreed to be a special contributor to NBC’s broadcasts of the NBA starting this fall, it made me think.AdvertisementCould Tiger Woods be far behind?The younger generation won’t remember when Gene Sarazen, one of the six who accomplished the Career Grand Slam, was involved as a commentator on Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.Starting in 1961, the best golfers of their time, including Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, and Byron Nelson, played in head-to-head matches on
Just a few weeks ago Rory McIlroy became the sixth golfer in history to win the career grand slam, joining the ranks of Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.The win, which came in a playoff against Justin Rose, gave McIlroy his first green jacket and fifth major title of his career. It also allowed him the opportunity to return to a late night show he promised he wouldn't appear on until he'd won the Masters.Advertisement“I told you I wouldn’t come back until I had this green jacket,” McIlroy told The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon,
Rory McIlroy has been the subject of much debate since winning the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, and Sir Nick Faldo has had his say on the matterRory McIlroy is regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time(Image: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)Sir Nick Faldo has placed Rory McIlroy fifth on his all-time greatest golfers list, claiming that the Northern Irishman is 'right there' with the legends of the game. McIlroy has accomplished a feat that has eluded many golfers by completing a career Grand Slam, winning all four major titles.His poignant victory at the Masters has led
On Sunday, April 13, Rory McIlroy became just the sixth golfer in history to win the career grand slam following a tiebreak victory over Justin Rose on the 19th hole of the Masters.McIlroy joined the likes of Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to win all four majors. Following the win, he offered a heartfelt message for his family.Advertisement'Last, but certainly not least over to my left. My family...' McIlroy started before being overcome with emotion. After collecting himself, McIlroy added, 'They've been on this journey with me the whole way
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The closer Rory McIlroy came to fulfilling his lifetime dream — winning the Masters — the more it kept slipping away. Sunday at Augusta National felt like his last 11 years in the majors, blunders mixed in with sheer brilliance. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose after the final round at the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose after the final round at the Masters golf tournament,
'Welcome to the Club @McIlroyRory.'That's how Tiger Woods began his congratulatory message to Rory McIlroy on X, formerly Twitter, Sunday night, a little over an hour after McIlroy donned the Green Jacket for the first time.McIlroy's victory earned him a spot among Woods and five others—Jack Nicklaus, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan and Gary Player—to accomplish the feat.Advertisement'Completing the grand slam at Augusta is something special,' the message continued. 'Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you're a part of history. Proud of you!'Woods, a 15-time major winner has won every major at least
Golf’s Grand Slam remains the pinnacle of the game and one of the hardest feats to achieve in world sport.Every golfer dreams of winning a major, but only a select few have won all four - The Masters, PGA Championship, US Open and The Open Championship.2Woods won his fifth green jacket in 2019Credit: GettyA host of legendary names have tried and come close but the group of players to do it has remained unchanged for over two decades.Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, who have won over 30 major titles between them, head up the illustrious list.They are joined by Ben Hogan,
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