Rory McIlroy is the latest repeat Masters winner, becoming the fourth player to defend Augusta National and win back-to-back green jackets.
Key takeaways:
- McIlroy secured the 2026 Masters, finishing one stroke ahead of the field to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo as repeat champions at Augusta.[1][8]
- This marks McIlroy’s second green jacket, with the win following his 2025 Masters title, cementing back-to-back victories in the event’s history.[5][1]
- Repeating at the Masters is rare; prior back-to-back winners include Woods (2001–02), Nicklaus (1965–66), and Faldo (1989–90).[2][1]
Illustration (example context):
- A quick leaderboard snapshot shows McIlroy holding a one-shot lead on the final holes, then securing the win with a closing stretch, a scenario echoed in recent Masters coverage.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull a brief side-by-side comparison of all four back-to-back Masters champions and their winning margins.[2][1]
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Facts and figures from Sunday at the Masters
www.ajc.comRory McIlroy has won the 90th Masters, securing back-to-back championships at Augusta National after holding off a crowded field. McIlroy is just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters. Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo are the other repeat champions. After a slow start, McIlroy played the final 12 holes in 3-under par to finish with a one-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler to earn his second green jacket and a $4.5 million prize.
images.ajc.comRory McIlroy has achieved the career Grand Slam.
www.pgatour.comCBS Sports features live scoring, news, stats, and player info for NFL football, MLB baseball, NBA basketball, NHL hockey, college basketball and football.
www.cbssports.comRory McIlroy won his second straight Masters at Augusta National, joining Tiger Woods as one of four golfers to claim back-to-back green jackets.
www.wfmd.comHow many back to back Masters winners have there been since the event first started in 1934? As Scottie Scheffler looks to become the next.
www.sportscasting.comKyren Wilson captured the Masters title for the first time on Sunday, beating John Higgins 10-6 in the final at Alexandra Palace.
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