Rory McIlroy beat Justin Rose in a dramatic sudden-death playoff to win his first Masters title and become just the sixth man in history to achieve the career Grand Slam. McIlroy had allowed a four-shot lead to evaporate on the back nine as Englishman Rose sensationally moved back into contention.

McIlroy's victory came as a significant hit to the books, which saw those purchasing early slips for the Northern Irishman cashing in at a decent rate.