Overview
- McIlroy finished 12 under on Sunday at Augusta National to edge world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one stroke at 11 under.
- He built a record six-shot lead through 36 holes, then slipped to a 1-over 73 on Saturday to start the final round tied with Cameron Young.
- He steadied himself on the back nine with clutch birdies at the par-3 12th and par-5 13th, then closed with a bogey on 18 and still sealed the win.
- He became only the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.
- Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, Justin Rose and Cameron Young tied for third at 10 under, and McIlroy collected $4.5 million to Scheffler’s $2.4 million.