Only At The Masters: Gnomes, Tiger Updates, And Other Traditions | The Ricky Cobb Show
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Rory McIlroy further etched his name into Masters lore.
The Northern Irishman became just the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back green jackets, finishing at 12-under par at historic Augusta National Golf Club.
Tiger Woods was the last to accomplish the rare feat, when he was repeat winner in 2001 and 2002.
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Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
With multiple contenders in the mix, the margin for error was slim Sunday at Augusta National. Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler finished just one shot behind McIlroy at 11-under. Meanwhile, Justin Rose, last year’s Masters runner-up, finished in a tie for third.
For a brief moment, Rose held a two-shot lead in the final round at Augusta National, until a series of mistakes through Amen Corner and a couple of birdies by the defending champion over the same stretch dealt him another dose of disappointment.
"Just a chance that got away," Rose, who McIlroy outlasted in a playoff last year, lamented afterward.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy acknowledges patrons on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2026. (Simon Bruty/Augusta National/Getty Images)
Despite a dismal round Saturday, McIlroy bounced back in the final round to fend off rallies from two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and 2013 U.S. Open champion Justin Rose.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
