“I didn’t even know Elton John knew what golf was!” US Masters golf champion Rory McIllroy admits

Since he completed his historic career Grand Slam at Augusta National, golf superstar Rory McIlroy has received messages from across the sport and entertainment world

Rory McIlroy has admitted to being “humbled” to receive a message of congratulations from Elton John after his historic US Masters triumph last month.

In winning the prestigious tournament at Augusta National on April 14, the 36-year-old golfer from the North of Ireland completed a career Grand Slam – having previously won the US Open (2011), the British Open (2014), and the PGA Championship (2012, 2014) – a feat only five other male golfers have managed before him.

During an appearance last week on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, McIlroy admitted that he was “overwhelmed” by the messages of support he received in the wake of his win, and revealed that he was particularly blown away to hear from Sir Elton John… or more specifically, a member of Sir Elton John’s team.

“That was, like, incredible,” the world number two golfer admitted.

“His assistant left me a voicemail,” McIlroy said, “and said, ‘Sir Elton would love to congratulate you in person. The only problem is, he doesn’t have a cell phone. So you might get a call from Windsor, England, from a land line. And I’m like, Sure!”

“We haven’t been able to connect, so I’d love to reach out” McIlroy confessed, “I just think it’s so… it’s Elton John!”

“He’s an icon,” Fallon interjected.