sixth man
Americannoun
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After becoming just the sixth man to complete golf’s career grand slam last year, the 36-year-old from Northern Ireland is hoping a second green jacket can spark another run of major titles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
The relaxation which McIlroy has developed since finally becoming the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam of winning all four majors has allowed him to play with freedom around Augusta National.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
A year ago, McIlroy beat Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff to become the sixth man to complete a career grand slam, winning all four major championships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
McIlroy became only the sixth man to complete golf's career Grand Slam with a long-awaited victory at the Masters in April.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
The sixth man, Samuel Blair, who had been carried out of the shed by the molasses wave, had ended up on the beach close to North End Park.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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