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McIlroy defends Masters title

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.

Rory McIlroy
Northern Irish professional golfer (born 1989)
Augusta National Golf Club
Golf course in Georgia, United States
Masters Tournament
Golf tournament held in Augusta, Georgia, United States
Scottie Scheffler
American professional golfer (born 1996)
Justin Rose
South African-born English professional golfer