Jim Nantz Reveals How Rory McIlroy Can Top the Grand Slam
3 minute readPublished: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Can Rory McIlroy Achieve Golfing History? Jim Nantz Weighs In
Following Rory McIlroy's career Grand Slam victory at the Masters, the golfing world is abuzz with what the future holds for the Northern Irish star. Veteran golf broadcaster Jim Nantz believes McIlroy is on the cusp of achieving something even Tiger Woods couldn't: the calendar Grand Slam.
Nantz, speaking to The Mirror, suggests the only feat that could surpass McIlroy's Masters triumph would be winning all four major championships in a single year. He believes McIlroy can play with "total freedom" now that his legacy is cemented.
The article highlights the upcoming major venues, including the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, a course where McIlroy has a strong track record. The Open Championship will be held at Royal Portrush in McIlroy's native Northern Ireland, adding another layer of potential excitement. The US Open at Oakmont is also mentioned as a possibility.
The article explains that only six players have completed the career Grand Slam, winning all four majors at least once. While Tiger Woods achieved a "Tiger Slam" by winning all four majors consecutively across two years, no one has ever won all four in the same calendar year.
McIlroy himself has previously outlined his goals, including winning an Olympic medal and another Ryder Cup on American soil. While he didn't explicitly mention the calendar Grand Slam, his recent Masters victory has opened the door to the possibility. With his strong form and the favorable course at Quail Hollow, the prospect of McIlroy making history is certainly within reach.
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