Rory McIlroy and the Masters: Is ambition a good thing?

Jonny Reid  |  Comment  |  sport watch
Date posted:  26 Apr 2025
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Rory McIlroy and the Masters: Is ambition a good thing?

Rory McIlroy. Source: Wikimedia Commons

“Never, ever give up on your dreams.” That was Rory McIlroy’s message after his career-defining triumph at the Masters, completing the Grand Slam and achieving every professional golfer’s dream.

From a young age, he had imagined a version of this moment. And for the last 11 years — since his last major win — he had dreamed of slipping on that iconic Green Jacket and becoming a champion at Augusta.

We admire ambition. Golf fans, and many beyond, delighted in seeing this Northern Irishman realise his. To be human is to have ambition — to pursue things we love. But while we admire it in others, ambition can feel like a murky concept for the Christian. Is it a good thing? What should I be ambitious for?

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