Rory McIlroy defends Masters title

McIlroy's victory at Augusta National cements his place among golf's all-time greats, joining an elite club of back-to-back winners including Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo.

Despite a mid-round challenge from Scheffler and a double-bogey on the fourth hole, McIlroy held his nerve with crucial birdies on the back nine.

The emotional win was celebrated alongside his wife Erica and daughter Poppy in the Butler Cabin.

This triumph marks McIlroy's sixth career major title and further solidifies his dominance in the sport.