- Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title, becoming only the fourth player to win back-to-back green jackets at Augusta National.
- He held off challenges from Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose, and Cameron Young in a thrilling final round.
- Despite an early double bogey on the fourth hole, McIlroy recovered with an outstanding performance, including two crucial birdies in Amen Corner.
- McIlroy identified his tee shots on the 12th and 13th holes as pivotal, allowing him to gain strokes and build a lead.
- He secured his sixth major title with a two-shot lead heading to the 18th tee, finishing with a bogey to seal the victory.
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