Political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory

Michelle O’Neill said the Holywood golfer’s 'incredible' triumph placed him among the sport’s greatest

Rory McIlroy looks to the sky after putting on the green jacket at The Masters. Picture: AP Photo/Matt Slocum

The President joined political leaders from across the island of Ireland in hailing Rory McIlroy’s US Masters triumph at Augusta.

Michael D Higgins said McIlroy’s thrilling victory, which finally secured him a career Grand Slam of major victories, was a “truly outstanding achievement”.