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Rory McIlroy has once again etched his name into Masters lore.
The Northern Irishman became only the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back green jackets, finishing at 12 under par at Augusta National Golf Club.
Tiger Woods was the last to accomplish this rare feat, when he won multiple times 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 several contenders in play, the margin for error was slim Sunday at Augusta National.
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Masters champion Rory McIlroy greets 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 rallies from two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and 2013 US Open champion Justin Rose.
