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Rory McIlroy reveals Masters ‘burden’: ‘I wondered if it would ever be my time’

Rory McIlroy let out years of pent-up emotion after finally winning the Masters - (AP)

An emotional Rory McIlroy fought back tears as he reflected on finally winning the Masters to complete the career grand slam and admitted he had been carrying a “burden” that he thought may never be lifted.

McIlroy threatened to squander a five-shot lead with eight holes to play before beating Justin Rose with a birdie on the first extra hole at Augusta National.

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