Updated / Monday, 13 Apr 2026 09:43

Rory McIlroy holds the trophy wearing his Green Jacket

Rory McIllroy is only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters titles

Rory McIlroy reacts to making the winning putt, on the 18th green, at the masters

The 36-year-old added a sixth major to his illustrious career following a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler

Rory McIlroy putts on the sixth green at the us masters

There were fears his bid could be derailed after dropping three shots between the fourth and sixth

Rory McIlroy tees off as huge crowds watch on at the masters

But, the 2026 Masters champion fought back strongly

rory mcillroy holds the masters trophy as he stands with his parents, wife and daughter

Rory McIlroy, pictured with his wife Erica, daughter Poppy and his parents Gerry and Rosie at the Green Jacket Ceremony

Rory McIlroy celebrates with his father Gerry during the Green Jacket Ceremony

Gerry McIlroy embraces his son following his historic win

a black and white image shows rory mcilroy talking to his daughter

Rory and his daughter Poppy at the end of a historic day at Augusta National

people cheer and raise their arms in the air in celebration

There was huge excitement at Holywood GC in Northern Ireland as McIlroy sealed victory

golfer Cameron Young exchanges clubs with his caddie Kyle Sterbinsky in a bunker

McIlroy’s playing partner in the final round, Cameron Young, got off to a strong start, but struggled on the second nine

Justin Rose of England tips his hat on the 18th green at the masters

Justin Rose was left to rue mistakes around Amen Corner as another Masters slipped through his fingers

Scottie Scheffler plays a stroke from the No. 12 tee during the final round of the Masters

Scottie Scheffler kept the pressure on, finishing 11 under par, one shot behind McIlroy

Shane Lowry walks to the 18th green at the US Masters

After starting the day well in contention on -9, Offaly man Shane Lowry had a day to forget, ending up on -1 for the final round

Rory McIlroy celebrates with his caddie Harry Diamond during the Green Jacket Presentation Ceremony

Rory McIlroy embraces caddie Harry Diamond at the Green Jacket Ceremony

Members of Augusta National Golf Club during the Green Jacket Presentation Ceremony

Members of Augusta National Golf Club during the Green Jacket Presentation Ceremony f

Rory McIlroy wipes his eyes as he speaks wearing a green jacket

An emotional McIlroy thanked everyone in Augusta from the chairman to the chap who puts the sprinkles on the ice cream in the Butler’s Cabin

Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th green during the final round of Masters

Chants of ‘Rory, Rory’ rang around Augusta National after McIlroy sank his final putt