Summary
In 2026, Rory McIlroy won the Masters golf tournament for the second year in a row. His parents were present this time, overcoming their previous fear that attending would jinx his chances. McIlroy's victory made him the first repeat champion since Tiger Woods in the early 2000s.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, repeating his 2025 victory.
- His parents, who were not present in 2025, attended in 2026.
- They initially feared their presence would cause bad luck.
- McIlroy is the first repeat Masters winner since Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002.
- He is only the fourth golfer ever to win back-to-back Masters tournaments.
- McIlroy's six major wins tie him with Nick Faldo for the most by a European golfer in the modern era.
- In 2025, McIlroy achieved a career grand slam by winning four different major golf tournaments.
