The final standings for the Masters golf tournament, the first major of the year, are in. The event took place at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, made history by successfully defending his title. McIlroy's victory marked the first time a player has defended the title since Tiger Woods.
Scottie Scheffler, the world's number one golfer, was the pre-tournament favorite but ultimately fell short. McIlroy finished with a one-under 71, securing a one-stroke lead over Scheffler.
Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, Cameron Young, and Russell Henley tied for third place. The top 10 was rounded out by Collin Morikawa, Sam Burns, Max Homa, and Xander Schauffele. The Masters was the first of four major golf tournaments to take place over the next four months.
The PGA Championship, US Open, and The Open will follow. The PGA Tour will next head to South Carolina for the RBC Heritage, where Justin Thomas will defend his title. The tournament will be broadcast on Sky Sports Golf, with early coverage starting on Thursday.