Overview
- McIlroy defended his Masters title at Augusta, finishing 276 (−12) with a closing 71 to claim the green jacket by one over Scottie Scheffler.
- He built a six-shot lead through two rounds, the largest midway margin in Masters history.
- A poor third round cut that cushion, then a steady final round secured the win.
- He thanked his wife, Erica, and daughter, Poppy, who were on site after the couple reconciled last year when he withdrew a divorce filing.
- Coverage reported a $4.5 million winner’s payout for the champion.