Sir Nick Faldo acknowledged Rory McIlroy as one of the greatest golfers in history but stopped short of labeling him the absolute best. McIlroy, aged 36, added another impressive achievement to his career by successfully defending his Masters title at Augusta.
McIlroy’s final round score of 71 under par on Sunday was enough to surpass world No.1 Scottie Scheffler, securing his sixth major championship and making him only the fourth player ever to win back-to-back Masters titles, following Jack Nicklaus, Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
Following his dramatic playoff victory over Justin Rose last year, McIlroy joined the elite group of golfers who have completed the career Grand Slam. Despite being a six-time major champion himself, Faldo positioned McIlroy higher in the golfing hierarchy but maintained that there are still legends like Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods ahead of him.
Reflecting on different eras in golf, Faldo explained his rationale for ranking McIlroy above Gene Sarazen, a seven-time major winner from the past. Faldo highlighted McIlroy’s Grand Slam achievement as a significant factor that sets him apart in the sport.
McIlroy, after his latest triumph, expressed gratitude to his wife Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy, acknowledging their support and patience with him. The golfer also humorously mentioned that the Masters week has become Poppy’s favorite due to the Par 3 Tournament and the all-you-can-eat ice cream.
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