Rory McIlroy had a bit of banter with Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show', taking part in a pitching challenge that reminded him of his childhood – hitting golf balls into washing machines. Sporting his green jacket, McIlroy joined the show after opting out of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas. His recent victory at Augusta has placed him in the exclusive club of six to complete a grand slam, and even Tiger Woods acknowledged his achievement with a congratulatory message. Fallon brought back memories by playing a 1999 clip from the 'Gerry Kelly Show' where a young McIlroy demonstrated his skill by chipping balls into a washing machine. Up for a laugh, Fallon challenged McIlroy to a pitching contest, with the first to sink three chips in the machine earning boasting rights. When asked if he was ready, McIlroy confidently responded: "I mean, yes. As the Masters champion I should not lose to you. That would be the worst," he said. McIlroy showed his prowess, winning the challenge 3-1, sinking three out of four attempts. After missing his second shot, McIlroy humorously told the audience: "I was better when I was eight!". His Masters win not only put an end to his 11-year major championship drought but also placed him on track for the most impressive season of his professional career. He outlasted Justin Rose in a gripping play-off battle which ultimately saw him don the coveted green jacket, realising his childhood aspirations. He told the Fallon show: "Six people ever have achieved the Grand Slam in golf. Only four of us are living. You know, Gary Player is 90 years old, Jack (Nicklaus) is 85 or 86, then there's Tiger and myself. It's really cool to be a part of." The Northern Irish golfer, clearly moved by his triumph, let his emotions flow freely as congratulatory messages poured in. Speaking at a press conference post-victory in TPC Louisiana, McIlroy was visibly overjoyed: "It's been an amazing few days, to be able to reflect on everything that happened and the magnitude of everything," he expressed, still riding high from the win. "The big thing for me is just how the whole journey resonated with people and those who have reached out to me. That's been absolutely amazing. It's not every day you get to fulfil one of your lifelong goals and dreams. I've just really tried to enjoy everything that comes along with that." In the aftermath of his Masters success, McIlroy also revealed some high-profile conversations: "I spoke to two presidents the day after, which was pretty cool. Just people reaching out from all walks of life, whether it be sports, entertainment, culture. Just all of it. People you would never even think would watch golf or would know what's going on; that was very, very humbling." Discussing the personal nature of his achievements, the golfer from Northern Ireland said, "I think people can see themselves in the struggle at times, and everything that you sort of try to put into getting the best out of yourself in that journey. Watching someone finally get it done, something they've been trying to do for a decade plus, I think it resonated." Adding another accomplishment to his already impressive career, the Northern Irish golfer has successfully completed a golfing Grand Slam, being the first player from Europe to win the Masters, alongside previous victories in the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, and the Open Championship. This Masters triumph is not the only highlight for McIlroy this season; he's also claimed victory in two other tournaments. McIlroy hit the ground running this year with a win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am back in early February and followed it up with a triumph at the prestigious Players Championship at Sawgrass come March. Throughout the year, he has remained a competitive force, securing a tied-fifth finish at the Texas Children's Houston Open ahead of the Masters and made the cut at both the Genesis Invitational and Arnold Palmer Invitational. The sole blip in an otherwise stellar year was during the debut TGL season when his team, Boston Common Golf Club, did not make the playoffs. Despite this, as a co-founder of the innovative, tech-forward golf league with Tiger Woods, McIlroy relished in the league's success which surpassed initial expectations. McIlroy has already bagged a whopping $13,257,558 in prize money this year and could be hot on the heels of Scottie Scheffler, who currently holds the World No. 1 spot. Regardless of what transpires between now and the end of 2025, it's clear that this will be a year that McIlroy will remember. Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox