Fans are super excited to be informed that Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, this secured his second consecutive green jacket with a 12 under par finish. 

He defeated Scottie Scheffler by one stroke to become the fourth player to win back to back Masters titles. Just like Jack Nickalaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods. After a dominant start, McIlroy held off a late surge, marking his second straight Masters win (after a 2025 victory) and his sixth career major title, solidifying his legacy in golf history. Making an extremely exciting watch for the fans and many golf watchers.

Many are excited because this is a historic feat. McIlroy is the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Masters (following Nicklaus, Faldo, and Woods). For his final score he finished the tournament at 12 under par securing the win with a final round of 71. This was a huge milestone for Rory McIlroy in his career, and the history he made.