Rory McIlroy made history on Sunday with a stunning second consecutive Masters victory, joining a select group of successful major title defenders. McIlroy overcame a dramatic final round, where he squandered a six-shot halfway lead, to claim the Green Jacket for the second year in a row. This achievement puts him in the company of golfing greats such as Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, and Ben Hogan, who have all successfully defended their major titles. McIlroy's win was marked by a thrilling finish, as he took a two-shot lead to the 72nd hole and closed out the victory with a two-putt bogey.
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 victory is a testament to his skill and determination, and he will look to build on this success in future tournaments.