Summary
Rory McIlroy won the Masters tournament for the second year in a row. He is now one of only four golfers to achieve back-to-back wins at the Masters. McIlroy's victory brings his total major wins to six, matching England's Sir Nick Faldo.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy won the Masters tournament for the second consecutive year.
- He is the fourth golfer to win the Masters back-to-back.
- McIlroy's victory at Augusta marks his sixth major championship win.
- He shot a final round 71 to clinch the title, finishing 12 under par.
- McIlroy is now tied with Sir Nick Faldo in major wins.
- He held off competitors like world number one Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose to secure the victory.
- McIlroy expressed that winning the Green Jacket previously helped him to play more freely.
- The victory completes McIlroy's career Grand Slam, which means he has won all four major golf championships.
