Stuff like this hits a little harder when you’re a dad.

After his 2025 Masters victory, Rory McIlroy poured his emotion out onto Augusta National’s 18th green. It was a beautiful, human moment. But the perfect moment came a few moments later: As he walked off the green, he met his daughter Poppy, picked her up, and gave her a big hug.

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