Rory McIlroy is a Masters champion — again.
He shot 12 under to win at Augusta National for the second consecutive year, becoming just the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters since the first edition of the competition in 1934. Tiger Woods in 2001-02 was the most recent golfer to win two straight Masters.
It didn’t come easy, as McIlroy lost a six-stroke lead in Saturday’s third round and another lead Sunday. However, he regained control on the back nine to stay ahead for good in front of a crowded leaderboard to cap a strong tournament. McIlroy is only the fourth golfer in the past 40 years to hold a lead or co-lead after each round of the Masters, according to ESPN Research.
Scottie Scheffler finished in second at 11 under, while a quartet of Justin Rose, Cameron Young, Tyrrell Hatton and Russell Henley finished in third at 10 under.
Congratulations poured in for McIlroy after his latest Masters victory.
Rose, who held the lead Sunday before McIlroy reclaimed it, and three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson led the way in congratulating McIlroy. Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia, four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala and former soccer star Rio Ferdinand also chimed in.
I’ll just keep knocking on that See you next year Augusta!
Congratulations @McIlroyRory going back-to-back
Thank you for all the support #Team pic.twitter.com/4WKOgPgz8H
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) April 12, 2026
Congrats to @McIlroyRory for an exciting @TheMasters win. Back to back is simply remarkable.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) April 12, 2026
No alterations needed. @McIlroyRory proves he is tailored for the moment, securing back-to-back jackets at Augusta. pic.twitter.com/ZzU7arob52
— Nike (@Nike) April 12, 2026
A repeat Masters victory and sixth major title.
Congratulations, Rory McIlroy! pic.twitter.com/mRGMjPWzpC
— TGL (@TGL) April 12, 2026
RORY!!! BACK-TO-BACK
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) April 12, 2026
Back-to-back Masters for Rory Full credit -he led the whole way and came through the tough moments https://t.co/mo1MUFSg2A
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) April 12, 2026
Put your own Green jacket on sir! Sprint out the gates then hold on on the way home. Wow. Congratulations. Sleep well tonight. @McIlroyRory
— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) April 13, 2026
Back to back!!! Vamos!!!!!!
— andre (@andre) April 12, 2026
Back To Back. @McIlroyRory
— Maxx Crosby (@CrosbyMaxx) April 12, 2026
Back to Back @McIlroyRory
Love to see it!
Congratulations— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) April 12, 2026
