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 Tiger Woods, who defended his title at the Masters in 2002. McIlroy's win was marked by a dramatic final round, where he overcame a six-shot halfway lead and a Sunday scare to claim the Green Jacket for the second year in a row. With this victory, McIlroy becomes the first back-to-back winner of The Masters since Woods.
The world No 2 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 alongside Justin Rose, Cameron Young, and Russell Henley. McIlroy's achievement is all the more impressive given the strong competition he faced, including a challenge from Brooks Koepka, who has also made history with his major defenses. Koepka became the first player in nearly three decades to defend the US Open title when he triumphed by one shot from Tommy Fleetwood at Shinnecock Hills in New York. The list of golfers who have successfully defended their major titles is a short and exclusive one, with notable names including Ben Hogan, Curtis Strange, and Padraig Harrington.
With his latest victory, McIlroy has cemented his place among the golfing elite and will be looking to build on this success in future tournaments.