Rory McIlroy is congratulated following his consecutive victory at the Masters.
Rory McIlroy is a Masters champion once more.
He recorded a score of 12 under to secure victory at Augusta National for the second year in a row, becoming only the fourth golfer to achieve back-to-back Masters titles since the tournament’s inception in 1934. The last player to win consecutive Masters was Tiger Woods in 2001-2002.
The win was not without challenges, as McIlroy relinquished a six-stroke advantage during Saturday’s third round and lost another lead on Sunday. Nevertheless, he regained his footing on the back nine to maintain his lead amidst a competitive leaderboard, concluding a strong tournament performance. According to ESPN Research, McIlroy is just the fourth golfer in the last 40 years to hold a lead or co-lead after every round of the Masters.
Scottie Scheffler finished in second place at 11 under, while Justin Rose, Cameron Young, Tyrrell Hatton, and Russell Henley shared third place at 10 under.
Messages of congratulations flooded in for McIlroy following his latest Masters triumph.
Congrats to @McIlroyRory for an exciting @TheMasters win. Back to back is simply remarkable. ππ
— 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! ππ pic.twitter.com/mRGMjPWzpC
— TGL (@TGL) April 12, 2026
RORY!!! BACK-TO-BACK π₯ππΎ
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) April 12, 2026
Back to back!!! Vamos!!!!!!
— andre (@andre) April 12, 2026
Back To Back. @McIlroyRory π₯π₯π₯
— Maxx Crosby (@CrosbyMaxx) April 12, 2026
Back to Back @McIlroyRory
Love to see it!
Congratulations β³οΈ
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) April 12, 2026
congrats brother @McIlroyRory β³οΈβ³οΈ pic.twitter.com/FkNTc5qUER
— Dude Perfect (@DudePerfect) April 12, 2026
