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Rory McIlroy further etched his name into Masters lore.
The Northern Irishman became the fourth golfer in history to win consecutive green jackets, finishing at 12 under par at historic Augusta National Golf Club.
Tiger Woods was the last to achieve this rare feat, when he repeated the victory 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/Image Images)
With multiple 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 attacks from two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and 2013 US Open champion Justin Rose.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
