Rory McIlroy won the Masters in 2026, becoming the fourth player ever to win back-to-back Masters titles. He edged Scottie Scheffler by a stroke to claim his second green jacket and a $4.5 million prize. The other repeat Masters champions are Tiger Woods (2001–02), Jack Nicklaus (1965–66), and Nick Faldo (1989–90).[1][2][3]
Key takeaways
- Back-to-back Masters winners are rare; McIlroy joined an elite group with this victory.[1]
- The Masters title often has a large prize pool; McIlroy earned $4.5 million for 2026.[1]
- For broader context on trends and other players who chased back-to-back wins, look at ongoing coverage from major outlets like the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and AP reports.[2][7]
Illustration
- Example: McIlroy’s final-round surge and 12-hole stretch of 3-under par sealed the victory by one stroke, illustrating how late surge dynamics decide tight majors.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the last five Masters winners and their bid-for-back-to-back attempts, with sources.
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Facts and figures from Sunday at the Masters
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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economictimes.indiatimes.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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