Between media obligations and a cross-country flight home, Rory McIlroy had a hectic schedule on Sunday evening after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. That didn't keep him from enjoying a certain Californian delicacy as part of his celebratory meal.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, lines his putt on the 17th green at Pebble Beach Golf Links during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Pebble Beach, Calif. Credit: AP/Nic Coury Still, what stood out about Pebble Beach was the manner in which McIlroy won.

Rory McIlroy says winning at Pebble Beach for the first time in his career was “very cool” and outlined his vision of becoming the world’s best golfer once again.