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McIlroy's next chance to add to his major tally comes next month in the US PGA Championship.

"He is a generational talent and to do what he did is incredible for the game of golf," said American Schauffele, who won The Open and US PGA Championship in a breakthrough 2024 in the majors.

The 31-year-old American, who is seeking his first victory since winning his second major at the 2022 US PGA Championship, leads compatriots Russell Henley and world number one Scottie Scheffler.

Rory McIlroy is the first player from Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland to win the Masters, having edged Justin Rose in a playoff Sunday to become the sixth player to complete the Grand Slam by winning all four major PGA tournaments.

DeChambeau, who plays on the PGA Tour's rival LIV Golf, was asked how McIlroy was feeling after he signed his scorecard and replied: "No idea. Didn't talk to me once all day."