Rory Mcllroy wins Masters title again — Who all have done it before?
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
In a final round where three players had a two-shot lead, McIlroy seized control for good with a bold shot over Rae’s Creek to 7 feet for birdie on the par-3 12th. Then he blistered a 350-yard drive on the par-5 13th that set up another birdie to move three shots ahead.
There were a few dicey moments, including a wild drive on the 18th that wound up closer to the 10th fairway. But he tapped in for bogey and a 1-under 71 for a one-shot victory.
A year ago, his playoff victory over Justin Rose gave him the career Grand Slam.
Who all have been back-to-back champions in The Masters before Rory Mcllroy?
- Tiger Woods: 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019
- Nick Faldo: 1989, 1990, 1996
- Jack Nicklaus: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986
Published on Apr 13, 2026