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Rory McIlroy gets a major lift in pursuit of a rare Masters achievement

Rory McIlroy is poised to rewrite Masters history after becoming only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back titles at Augusta National, capping off a dominant 2026 campaign. His second consecutive victory in April 2026—secured with a final-round 71 and a one-stroke lead over Scottie Scheffler—followed a record-setting six-shot advantage after 36 holes, though he overcame a difficult third round to reclaim the lead.

The win also completed McIlroy’s career Grand Slam, ending an 11-year drought since his 2014 PGA Championship triumph, and solidified his status among golf’s elite as he now eyes an unprecedented third straight green jacket in 2027. If he succeeds, McIlroy would join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods as the only players to achieve three consecutive Masters titles, a feat that would further cement his legacy at the sport’s most prestigious tournament.

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