Rory McIlroy Wins Second Masters and Sixth Major Championship

Rory McIlroy is your 2026 Masters champion. He didn't make it easy, but with his win at Augusta National, he's the fourth player ever to win back-to-back Green Jackets, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.

Before hitting the winning putt, emotion took over his body. But after it was official, the first person he hugged walking off the 18th green was his daughter, Poppy.

After Friday's second round, McIlroy, at 12 under, held a six-shot lead, the largest halfway lead in tournament history. But after Saturday, he was tied with Cameron Young. In the end, all he needed was even-par over the last 36 holes to get it done.