2026 Masters Results: Rory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters Tournament at -12, beating Scottie Scheffler (-11) by one shot 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, closing with a 1-under 71 to finish at 12-under 276 and hold off Scottie Scheffler by a single shot. 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, by one shot over Scheffler)
2026 Masters Final Leaderboard (Top Finishers)
- Rory McIlroy — -12, Winner
- Scottie Scheffler — -11, Runner-up
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 |