HUMBLE RORY IS PEOPLE'S CHAMP

RORY MCILROY is humbled that his journey to the Grand Slam has touched people from "all walks of life" - including two US presidents.

- by DUNCAN BECH

Mcllroy fulfilled his lifelong ambition of winning all four Majors when he became Masters champion after a dramatic play-off with Justin Rose this month.

The world No.2 from Northern Ireland (right) ended his 11-year wait to join just five other players in history.

"It's been an amazing few days, reflecting on the magnitude of it," said Mcllroy at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.