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Murray: Rory's win is high up in UK sports history

April 16, 2025 07:23 PM

The Guardian golf writer Ewan Murray talks about the significance of Rory McIlroy's Masters win, specifically for the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, calling it one of UK's biggest sports moments ever.

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