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Rory McIlroy further etched his name into Masters lore.
The Northern Irishman became just the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back green jackets, finishing at 12-under par at the historic Augusta National Golf Club.
Tiger Woods was the last to achieve the rare feat when he was a repeat winner in 2001 and 2002.
Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 12, 2026. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
With multiple contenders in the mix, the margin for error was small Sunday at Augusta National.
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Masters champion Rory McIlroy acknowledges patrons on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2026. (Simon Bruty/Augusta National/Getty Images)
Despite a dismal round on Saturday, McIlroy bounced back in the final round to fend off challenges from two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and 2013 US Open champion Justin Rose.
