It’s another major championship for Rory McIlroy.
And it doesn’t get much bigger than the way he achieved it. McIlroy won the 2026 Masters Tournament, making him just the fourth golfer to ever repeat in the prestigious event.
Last year, he held off Justin Rose in a sudden-death battle. This time, he posted a 12-under score to edge Scottie Scheffler’s 11-under.
Here’s what to know about McIlroy’s history in winning major golf championships:
What are the four major tournaments in golf?
The four majors in golf are the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship.
How many major championships has Rory McIlroy won?
After turning pro in 2007, McIlroy has climbed his way up to six major championships following the 2026 Masters. He has a career grand slam, but no golfer has ever won all four in the same year. Here’s his breakdown in each major:
Masters: 2 (2025, 2026)
PGA Championship: 2 (2012, 2014)
U.S. Open: 1 (2011)
Open Championship: 1 (2014)
Rory McIlroy became the sixth all-time Grand Slam winner and claimed his first green jacket after winning the 2025 Masters.
Where does Rory McIlroy rank among all-time major wins?
With Jack Nicklaus’ 18 major championships leading the way, McIlroy currently is tied at 12th with his six. Lee Trevino, Nick Faldo and Phil Mickelson also have six.