Rory McIlroy wins second consecutive Masters title | FactaeRory McIlroy wins second consecutive Masters title
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy, 36, wins the 2026 Masters, successfully defending his title from the previous year.
Published 14sem·3 sources✓ ConfirmedMajor·updated 4j
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McIlroy delivered a dominant performance, stringing together consecutive birdies notably at holes 12 and 13 to build a three-shot lead.
This back-to-back victory makes him a rare repeat champion and brings him closer to the majors record, which he intends to continue pursuing.
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