2026 Masters Results: Rory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters Tournament at -12, defeating Scottie Scheffler (-11) in a playoff at Augusta National. He became just the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Masters titles, joining Jack Nicklaus (1965–66), Nick Faldo (1989–90), and Tiger Woods (2001–02). The victory was his 6th major championship.
The 2026 Masters: Back-to-Back at Augusta
Rory McIlroy returned to Augusta National in April 2026 and delivered another masterful performance, shooting -12 to force a playoff with Scottie Scheffler. In the sudden death playoff, McIlroy made the decisive shot to claim his second consecutive green jacket. The victory elevated him to 6 majors total and cemented his legacy as one of the game's all-time greats.
The 2025 Masters: One of Golf's Most Emotional Victories
After winning four majors by age 25 — the 2011 US Open, 2012 PGA Championship, 2014 Open Championship, and 2014 PGA Championship — McIlroy endured an 11-year wait for the green jacket. When he finally won in 2025, he completed the Career Grand Slam, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods as the only players in history to win all four majors.
2026 Masters: Key Details
- Dates: April 9–12, 2026
- Venue: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia
- Winner: Rory McIlroy (-12, playoff vs. Scheffler)
2026 Masters Final Leaderboard (Top Finishers)
- Rory McIlroy — -12, Winner (playoff)
- Scottie Scheffler — -11, Runner-up (playoff)
Masters Champions — Recent History
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Rory McIlroy 🏆🏆 |
| 2025 | Rory McIlroy |
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler |
| 2023 | Jon Rahm |
| 2022 | Scottie Scheffler |
| 2021 | Hideki Matsuyama |
| 2020 | Dustin Johnson |
| 2019 | Tiger Woods |