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The Masters: Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back green jackets
TL;DR
Rory McIlroy won the Masters tournament for the second consecutive year, finishing at 12-under. He becomes only the fourth golfer in history to achieve back-to-back victories, joining legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
It took Rory McIlroy 17 years to win his first green jacket. He wasn’t going to wait that long again to win his second.
McIlroy finished 12-under to win the Masters tournament for the second year in a row. He becomes only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters tournaments, joining Jack Nicklaus (1965-1966), Nick Faldo (1989-1990) and Tiger Woods (2001-2002).
Scottie Scheffler finished second at 11-under and recorded the first bogey-free weekend at Augusta since 1942. There was a four-way tie for third place, including Georgia native Russell Henley, who turned 37 on Sunday.
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Scottie Scheffler of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Justin Rose of England lines up a putt on the second green during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Jason Day of Australia plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Cameron Young of the United States follows his shot from the third tee during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Q&A
How many times has Rory McIlroy won the Masters?
Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament twice, in 2022 and 2023.
Who are the other golfers to win back-to-back Masters tournaments?
The other golfers who have won back-to-back Masters tournaments are Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
What was Scottie Scheffler's performance at the Masters?
Scottie Scheffler finished second at the Masters with a score of 11-under and recorded the first bogey-free weekend at Augusta since 1942.
Who tied for third place in the Masters 2023?
There was a four-way tie for third place at the Masters 2023, which included Georgia native Russell Henley.
