Rory McIlroy has made history 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 achieved by Brooks Koepka, who won back-to-back PGA Championships. McIlroy's win was all the more remarkable given that he overcame a dramatic Sunday scare, having initially squandered a six-shot halfway lead. The Northern Irishman eventually emerged victorious, claiming the Green Jacket for the second year in a row with a thrilling one-shot win at Augusta National.
McIlroy's success sees him become the first back-to-back winner of The Masters since Tiger Woods, and he now joins an illustrious list of golfers who have defended their major titles, including Woods, Koepka, and Ben Hogan. 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 Rose, Young, and Russell Henley. This achievement marks McIlroy's sixth major win and cements his position as one of the sport's leading figures. With his name now etched alongside some of golf's all-time greats, McIlroy will be looking to build on this success and enjoy more major triumphs in the future.