Rory McIlroy has revealed why his parents Rosie and Gerry were not in attendance at Augusta National to watch him complete the career grand slam at The Masters.

Rory McIlroy had been trying for 11 arduous years to join one of golf’s most exclusive fraternities, and his long wait came to an end on Sunday with a win at the Masters.

Rory McIlroy's completion of a career grand slam earlier this month got the attention of LPGA stars Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu, who each have won two of their tour's five majors. Vu was impressed how McIlroy finally won the Masters following victories in the British Open,