McIlroy answers all the questions with Masters triumph

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Rory McIlroys dramatic win at the Masters on Sunday put an end to the questions that have hounded him every time he set foot on Augusta National over the past 10 years as he finally turned the page on years of frustration.

McIlroys roller-coaster round ended with him beating Justin Rose in a one-hole playoff 11 years after his first attempt to achieve the rare feat of capturing all four of golfs majors.

Id like to start this press conference with a question myself, McIlroy said as he entered the interview room donning his new Green Jacket.

What are we all going to talk about next year? he said with a laugh.

I have dreamt about that moment for as long as I can remember.

That dream threatened to turn into a nightmare when the overnight leaders two-stroke advantage evaporated with a double bogey on the first.

He settled into his round to regain the lead but disaster struck again when he somehow found the water on 13, and a back-nine collapse reminiscent of his heartbreaking final round at Augusta in 2011 appeared possible.

But history would not repeat itself as his brilliant approach shot in the playoff set up a short birdie putt for the championship, McIlroy falling to his knees on the green as the reality of the moment began to sink in.

There were points in my career where I didnt know if I would have this nice garment over my shoulders, said McIlroy after claiming his fifth major title.

I certainly didnt make it easy today. I was nervous. It was one of the toughest days Ive ever had on the golf course.

He said the double bogey on the first actually helped settle his nerves after a morning where he was so