Rory McIlroy repeats as Masters champion, joins rare company at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy further etched his sanction into Masters lore.

The Northern Irishman became conscionable the 4th golfer successful past to triumph back-to-back greenish jackets, finishing astatine 12-under par astatine historical Augusta National Golf Club.

Tiger Woods was the past to execute the uncommon feat, erstwhile helium was repetition victor successful 2001 and 2002.

Rory McIlroy celebrates aft winning the Masters Tournament astatine Augusta National Golf Club successful Augusta, Georgia, connected April 12, 2026. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)

With aggregate contenders successful the mix, the borderline for mistake was slim Sunday astatine Augusta National.

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Masters champion Rory McIlroy acknowledges patrons connected the 18th spread during the 2nd circular of the Masters astatine Augusta National Golf Club connected April 10, 2026. (Simon Bruty/Augusta National/Getty Images)

Despite a dismal circular Saturday, McIlroy bounced backmost successful the last circular to fend disconnected rallies from two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and 2013 U.S. Open champion Justin Rose.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.