Rory McIlroy is outstanding! He wins the Masters for the second consecutive time, joining world legends Nicklaus, Faldo, and Woods.
On 13 April 2026, a historic moment occurred in the world of golf when Rory McIlroy, the 36-year-old Northern Irish golfer, achieved something no one had done in over two decades by successfully defending his Masters 2026 title in Georgia, USA.
Rory finished with a total score of 12 under par, edging out Scotty Scheffler, the world number one from the United States, who ended at 11 under. The tie for third place involved four golfers, each finishing at 10 under par: Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, Justin Rose, and Cameron Young.
This victory makes him only the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back Masters titles, following Jack Nicklaus (1965-66), Nick Faldo (1989-90), and Tiger Woods (2001-02). It also elevates him to six major titles, matching Faldo as the European golfer with the most major championships in the modern era.