Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters victories
- Posted on April 12, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic milestone by securing consecutive Masters Tournament victories at Augusta National, cementing his place among golf's elite champions. The Northern Irish star's impressive back-to-back triumph marks only the fourth golfer in tournament history to accomplish this prestigious feat. McIlroy's dominant performance came after holding off fierce competition from Scottie Scheffler, demonstrating his skill and resilience on one of golf's most challenging courses during a highly competitive season.
Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters victories
Northern Irishman holds off Scottie Scheffler to become just fourth golfer to be repeat champion at Augusta.
