Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters titles in 2026, becoming the fourth player ever to repeat as Masters champion. He edged Scottie Scheffler by one stroke to claim his second green jacket and a $4.5 million prize.[1][2][3]
Details and context
- This marks McIlroy’s second consecutive green jacket at Augusta National, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo as repeat Masters champions.[2][1]
- The 2026 Masters was the 90th edition of the tournament, continuing the tradition of notable repeat winners across decades.[1][2]
- If you’re following Masters history, back-to-back winners are relatively rare; the sport has had long gaps between repeat champions, making McIlroy’s achievement noteworthy.[4]
If you want, I can pull a quick side-by-side comparison of all back-to-back Masters winners (years, margins, and prize money) or summarize ongoing coverage from multiple outlets.
Sources
Here is more on the golfers who have managed to pull off wins in consecutive years at the Masters.
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www.click2houston.comRory McIlroy has won the 90th Masters, securing back-to-back championships at Augusta National after holding off a crowded field. McIlroy is just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters. Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo are the other repeat champions. After a slow start, McIlroy played the final 12 holes in 3-under par to finish with a one-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler to earn his second green jacket and a $4.5 million prize.
www.ajc.comRory McIlroy has won the 90th Masters, securing back-to-back championships at Augusta National after holding off a crowded field. McIlroy is just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters. Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo are the other repeat champions. After a slow start, McIlroy played the final 12 holes in 3-under par to finish with a one-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler to earn his second green jacket and a $4.5 million prize.
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