Caolan Rafferty joins Rory McIlroy as Ireland's Grand Slam golf winner
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
On October 1, 2026, it was noted that Caolan Rafferty, an amateur golfer, became a Grand Slam winner for Ireland, following Rory McIlroy's achievement at Augusta in April 2025. This marks a significant accomplishment for Rafferty and adds to Ireland's golfing prowess. The distinction of being a Grand Slam winner highlights both players' exceptional talent in the sport. Rafferty's recent achievements place him alongside McIlroy in the history of Irish golf.
- •Caolan Rafferty is recognized as another Grand Slam winner for Ireland.
- •Rory McIlroy achieved his Grand Slam at Augusta in 2025.
- •Rafferty's win follows McIlroy's major achievement by six months.
- •Rafferty's success emphasizes the strong tradition of golf in Ireland.
- 11:35 AMGolf.com — Caolan Rafferty is Ireland's grand slam winner you don't know
"Rory McIlroy won the career Grand Slam at Augusta in 2025. Six months later, amateur Caolan Rafferty became Ireland's other slam winner. The post Caolan Rafferty is Ireland’s grand slam winner you don’t know appeared first on Golf.
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