Rory McIlroy Wins Second Straight Masters Title

Rory McIlroy captured his second consecutive Masters title on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, securing a one-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler to claim his sixth major championship. The Northern Irish golfer finished at 12-under par with a final-round score of 71, holding off challengers including Tyrrell Hatton, Cameron Young, and Justin Rose in a tense finish on the back nine.

McIlroy's win marked him as only the fourth player in history to defend the green jacket successfully, joining Jack Nicklaus in 1965-66, Nick Faldo in 1989-90, and Tiger Woods in 2001-02. After a strong start with low scores on Thursday and Friday that built a six-shot lead, McIlroy faced a challenging weekend, including a third-round 73 and an early double bogey on the fourth hole in the final round. He rebounded with birdies on seven and eight to steady himself, then made crucial moves around Amen Corner, including a birdie on the par-3 12th and another on the par-5 13th after a committed tee shot that avoided the pine straw.

The victory carried deep personal significance for McIlroy, who fought back tears during the trophy presentation and in the Butler Cabin as he addressed his...