BBC Sport4/12/2026Sports1 min read
Rory McIlroy Wins Masters for Second Consecutive Year
McIlroy secures victory by one shot over Scottie Scheffler after a clutch putt.
Quick Look
- Rory McIlroy has won the Masters for the second year running, sinking a crucial putt to finish one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.
- The win was sealed after McIlroy birdied three consecutive holes to take the lead.
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Why It Matters
Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament, a major championship in professional golf, for the second consecutive year. He competed against Scottie Scheffler.
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Rory McIlroy holds his nerve and sinks the putt that means he wins the Masters for the second year in a row by one shot from Scottie Scheffler.
McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into joint lead.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Rory McIlroy will be a strong contender in future major championships.
Likely · Within months
Scottie Scheffler will remain a top competitor on the PGA Tour.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What was the exact score of Scottie Scheffler?
- What were the conditions like during the final round?
- What are McIlroy's next planned tournaments?
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