Rory McIlroy Defends Masters Title

McIlroy's victory cements his place among the all-time greats of the sport, overcoming a challenging third round to deliver a clinical performance on Sunday.

His win was fueled by a secret late-night range session and supportive texts from his inner circle that helped him maintain a 'zen' mindset during the final holes.

While the victory earned him a record $4.5 million top prize, nearly half of that sum will be lost to taxes.

The win has also reignited calls for McIlroy to receive a knighthood, though Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated the decision rests with an independent honors committee.