Rory McIlroy defends Masters title

Rory McIlroy has secured his second consecutive Masters title at Augusta National, becoming only the fourth golfer in history to defend the green jacket.

The Northern Irishman finished one stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler to cement his place among the sport's all-time greats.

McIlroy's victory was marked by an emotional embrace with his family and celebrated widely in his hometown of Holywood.

The win follows a period of intense preparation at Augusta, which McIlroy described as his 'home course' during the tournament.