Rory McIlroy Joins Elite Group with Successful Major Title Defense

Rory McIlroy has made history by achieving a second consecutive Masters victory, joining a select group of golfers who have successfully defended their major titles. This impressive feat was last achieved by Brooks Koepka, who won back-to-back PGA Championships. McIlroy overcame a dramatic final round, where he squandered a six-shot lead and faced a Sunday scare, to claim his second Green Jacket in a row. With this win, McIlroy becomes the first back-to-back winner of The Masters since Tiger Woods. He posted a one-under 71 to finish on 12 under, one ahead of Scottie Scheffler, with Tyrrell Hatton's brilliant final-round 66 putting him in third spot. McIlroy's victory marks his sixth major title and cements his position as one of the top golfers in the world. The exclusive club of successful major defenders includes notable golfers such as Ben Hogan, Curtis Strange, and Tiger Woods, who have all achieved this impressive feat in the past.