Rory McIlroy has made history once again, successfully defending his title at The Masters with a dramatic victory at Augusta National. McIlroy, who held the largest 36-hole lead in tournament history, trailed at various points during the final round but produced a stunning comeback to claim his sixth major title. The world No 2 recovered from falling two behind to post back-to-back birdies and move three ahead with five holes to play.
Despite bogeying his final hole for the second successive year, McIlroy's impressive victory saw him match Sir Nick Faldo's tally of six major titles and become only the fourth player to win back-to-back editions of The Masters. McIlroy's final-round 71 included five birdies, a bogey, and a double-bogey, with several players in contention during a thrilling major Sunday. A hole-by-hole breakdown of McIlroy's victory reveals the twists and turns of an unforgettable final round. The victory marks a significant milestone in McIlroy's career, as he reflects on his perseverance and determination at the tournament over the years.
'I waited 17 years to get one Green Jacket, and now I've got two in a row,' McIlroy said. 'It was a tough weekend, but I'm so happy to hang in there and get the job done.' The next men's major is the PGA Championship, held at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania from May 14-17, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.