Rory McIlroy Defends Masters Title

Rory McIlroy's victory at the 2026 Masters cements his place among golf's all-time greats, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods as back-to-back champions.

The Northern Irishman overcame a nervy Sunday performance, including a stressful final hole where his heart rate spiked to 158 bpm.

Scottie Scheffler finished second, citing difficult green conditions that shifted between rounds.

McIlroy credited advice from Jack Nicklaus and extensive preparation at his 'home course' for the successful defense.