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Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion

Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion

Summary

Rory McIlroy won the Masters, becoming the fourth player to win back-to-back titles at this event. He finished with a score of 12-under 276, winning by one shot over Scottie Scheffler.

Key Facts

  • Rory McIlroy is the fourth player to win the Masters in consecutive years, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
  • McIlroy finished the tournament with a one-under-par round of 71 on the final day.
  • He overcame a three-shot deficit on the front nine to win with a total score of 12-under 276.
  • Scottie Scheffler finished second, just one shot behind McIlroy.
  • McIlroy now has six major golf titles, tying him with Nick Faldo for the most by a European player in the modern era.
  • Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Tyrrell Hatton, and Justin Rose finished at 10 under par.
  • McIlroy's victory came after he started the final round tied for the lead with Cameron Young.

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