Northern Ireland's First Minister and deputy Prime Minister have added their voices to a richly deserved congratulatory chorus, as has President of the United States of America and terrific golfer Donald Trump. "I have to congratulate Rory" said Trump, as quoted by the Belfast Telegraph.

Donald Trump has joined the well-wishers in congratulating Rory McIlroy on his stunning Masters triumph. The US President, who played golf with McIlroy in February, paid tribute aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington from Florida, saying he showed courage in avoiding a ‘tragedy’.

Rory McIlroy ended his 11-year major drought after finally completing the Grand Slam with a Masters win on Sunday, and he has been praised by President Donald Trump for his courage