Rory McIlroy shares daughter Poppy’s adorable reaction to ‘amazing moment’ at the Masters

Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Masters win was made even more memorable thanks to a touching moment with his four-year-old daughter, Poppy. The young girl delighted fans by effortlessly sinking a putt during family day, drawing a loud cheer that took her by surprise.

Speaking on *The Tonight Show*, McIlroy shared how Poppy was initially overwhelmed by the crowd’s reaction and burst into tears. Later, she asked to watch the video and, relieved, said, “It’s okay, Daddy, I don’t think they caught me crying!”—a moment Rory called truly special.

The golfer also recreated his own childhood golf trick, chipping balls into a washing machine just like he did at age eight. With his Masters victory and growing popularity, Rory is now a frontrunner for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.