McIlroy Celebrates 'Incredible' Back-to-Back Masters Victory

Rory McIlroy has expressed relief and delight after securing his second consecutive Masters title, overcoming a challenging final round to claim a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy, who had built a record-breaking six-shot lead at the halfway point, admitted it would have been devastating to let the victory slip through his fingers. The world No 2 responded to a difficult start on the final day, where he dropped three shots in two holes, by finding four birdies to ultimately secure his sixth major title. McIlroy joins an elite group of players, including Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods, to have won The Masters in successive years. 'I don't make it easy,' McIlroy said, reflecting on his tendency to make victories more challenging than necessary. The Northern Irishman, who completed the Grand Slam in 2014, had to wait 17 years for his first Green Jacket, but has now claimed two in a row, demonstrating his perseverance and dedication to the sport.