McIlroy defends Masters title

In a historic performance at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy has joined the elite ranks of Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods as a back-to-back Masters champion.

McIlroy overcame a shaky third round and intense pressure on Sunday to claim his sixth career major victory by a single stroke.

The emotional win was witnessed by his parents, whom he had to convince to attend after they feared they were a jinx following their absence from his 2025 triumph.

The victory solidifies McIlroy's status as the preeminent golfer of his generation and moves him closer to the all-time record for major titles.