{"id":395968,"date":"2026-04-13T08:58:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/395968\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:58:14","slug":"in-pictures-mcllroy-wins-back-to-back-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/395968\/","title":{"rendered":"In Pictures: Mcllroy wins back-to-back Masters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                    Updated \/ Monday, 13 Apr 2026 09:43<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243471-800.jpg\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy holds the trophy wearing his Green Jacket\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                Rory McIllroy is only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters titles<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243475-642.jpg\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy reacts to making the winning putt, on the 18th green, at the masters\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    The 36-year-old added a sixth major to his illustrious career following a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0024346f-642.jpg\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy putts on the sixth green at the us masters\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    There were fears his bid could be derailed after dropping three shots between the fourth and sixth<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243470-642.jpg\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy tees off as huge crowds watch on at the masters\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    But, the 2026 Masters champion fought back strongly<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243477-642.jpg\" alt=\"rory mcillroy holds the masters trophy as he stands with his parents, wife and daughter\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Rory McIlroy, pictured with his wife Erica, daughter Poppy and his parents Gerry and Rosie at the Green Jacket Ceremony<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0024346d-642.jpg\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy celebrates with his father Gerry during the Green Jacket Ceremony\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Gerry McIlroy embraces his son following his historic win<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243468-642.jpg\" alt=\"a black and white image shows rory mcilroy talking to his daughter\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Rory and his daughter Poppy at the end of a historic day at Augusta National<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0024347f-642.jpg\" alt=\"people cheer and raise their arms in the air in celebration\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    There was huge excitement at Holywood GC in Northern Ireland as McIlroy sealed victory<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243469-642.jpg\" alt=\"golfer Cameron Young exchanges clubs with his caddie Kyle Sterbinsky in a bunker\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    McIlroy&#8217;s playing partner in the final round, Cameron Young, got off to a strong start, but struggled on the second nine<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243472-642.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Rose of England tips his hat on the 18th green at the masters\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Justin Rose was left to rue mistakes around Amen Corner as another Masters slipped through his fingers<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243474-642.jpg\" alt=\"Scottie Scheffler plays a stroke from the No. 12 tee during the final round of the Masters\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Scottie Scheffler kept the pressure on, finishing 11 under par, one shot behind McIlroy<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0024346b-642.jpg\" alt=\"Shane Lowry walks to the 18th green at the US Masters\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    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<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0024346e-642.jpg\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy celebrates with his caddie Harry Diamond during the Green Jacket Presentation Ceremony\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Rory McIlroy embraces caddie Harry Diamond at the Green Jacket Ceremony<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/00243476-642.jpg\" alt=\"Members of Augusta National Golf Club during the Green Jacket Presentation Ceremony\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Members of Augusta National Golf Club during the Green Jacket Presentation Ceremony f<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0024346a-642.jpg\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy wipes his eyes as he speaks wearing a green jacket\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    An emotional McIlroy thanked everyone in Augusta from the chairman to the chap who puts the sprinkles on the ice cream in the Butler&#8217;s Cabin<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"changeable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0024347c-642.jpg\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th green during the final round of Masters\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Chants of &#8216;Rory, Rory&#8217; rang around Augusta National after McIlroy sank his final putt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Updated \/ Monday, 13 Apr 2026 09:43 Rory McIllroy is only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back 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