The first time someone completed what we call golf’s modern career Grand Slam was 1935, although nobody knew it then. That’s when Gene Sarazen won the Augusta National Invitation Tournament … which eventually became known as the Masters … which eventually gained status as one of the four men’s professional majors.

Rory McIlroy got a nod from a golf legend after completing his career grand slam with a Masters win on Sunday. Tiger Woods, who completed his career grand slam in 2000, congratulated McIlroy after his win at Augusta National.