On April 12, 2026, Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament for the second year in a row at Augusta National Golf Club. He beat Scottie Scheffler by one stroke in a thrilling final round. The Northern Irish star shot a 71, which was one under par, to finish at 12 under par overall. He is now one of only a few players, along with Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo, and Jack Nicklaus, to win back-to-back green jackets.
After rounds of 67 and 65, McIlroy had a record six-shot lead going into the weekend. This was the biggest 36-hole lead in Masters history, but challengers were closing in on him. Cameron Young and Scottie Scheffler made strong pushes. Scheffler shot a 65 in the third round to get within striking distance, but a final-round rally fell short at 11-under.
| Position | Player | Total | R4 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rory McIlroy | -12 | 71 |
| 2 | Scottie Scheffler | -11 | 68 |
| T3 | Cameron Young | -10 | – |
| T3 | Others | -10 | – |
This win makes McIlroy a major player in golf history, and fans loved how he stayed calm under pressure at Augusta on Sunday.
