Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersApril 13, 2026 at 04:29 AM

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Rory McIlroy won the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Sunday, becoming only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back titles. He joins Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods in achieving this feat. McIlroy rallied from a three-shot deficit to finish with a score of 12-under 276, one stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler. This victory marks McIlroy's sixth major title, tying him with Faldo for the most major wins by a European player in the modern era. Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Tyrrell Hatton, and Justin Rose finished tied for third.

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McIlroy's sixth career major tied him with Nick Faldo for the most by a European player in the modern era.

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I can’t believe that I waited 17 years to get one green jacket, and I get two in a row.

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McIlroy's winning score was 12-under 276.

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McIlroy is the fourth player to win the Masters back-to-back.

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Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament.

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United Kingdom 30% Tyrrell Hatton 35% Russell Henley ×235% Cameron Young ×340% Justin Rose ×240% Scottie Scheffler ×250% Nick Faldo ×260% Jack Nicklaus 60% Tiger Woods ×270% Augusta National ×275% Masters Tournament ×285% Rory McIlroy ×895%

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