Rory McIlroy Joins Elite Group with Consecutive Major Title Defenses

Rory McIlroy made history on Sunday by achieving his second consecutive Masters victory, joining a select group of golfers who have successfully defended their major titles. This impressive feat was last accomplished by Brooks Koepka, who won back-to-back PGA Championships. McIlroy overcame a dramatic final round, where he squandered a six-shot lead, to claim his second Green Jacket in a row. He became the first player to win consecutive Masters titles since Tiger Woods. McIlroy's victory marked his sixth major title, cementing his position as one of the greatest golfers of his generation. The world No 2 finished on 12 under, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler, with Tyrrell Hatton's impressive final-round 66 securing him a third-place finish alongside Justin Rose, Cameron Young, and Russell Henley.