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He had the talent, the trophies, and the legacy – but not the Green Jacket. After 16 attempts and countless close calls, Rory McIlroy finally conquered Augusta to join the game’s most exclusive club. Here, we look back at his journey to the Grand Slam – and forward to see what’s next for a man who is now officially one of golf’s all-time greats