Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to become back-to-back Masters champion

The Northern Irishman held off the challenge of Scottie Scheffler to retain the green jacket, becoming the fourth golfer in history to retain the title.

Rory McIlroy holds up the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday. Picture: AP Photo/Ashley Landis

In the end all of the determined challengers melted away.

Rory McIlroy became just the fourth player ever to win back-to-back Masters in spectacular fashion. 12 months ago, he endured a taxing storm. In 2026, he became one.