Rory McIlroy won the Masters in 2026, making him the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles.[2][4][8]
Key back-to-back Masters champions:
- Jack Nicklaus (1965–1966)[1]
- Nick Faldo (1989–1990)[1]
- Tiger Woods (2001–2002)[1]
- Rory McIlroy (2025–2026)[4][2]
Notes:
- The last repeat before McIlroy was Tiger Woods in 2002; no one had defended the green jacket since then until 2026.[1]
- McIlroy’s 2026 victory solidified his place among a small group of back-to-back Masters winners.[2][4]
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www.local10.comRory McIlroy has won the 90th Masters, securing back-to-back championships at Augusta National after holding off a crowded field. McIlroy is just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters. Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo are the other repeat champions. After a slow start, McIlroy played the final 12 holes in 3-under par to finish with a one-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler to earn his second green jacket and a $4.5 million prize.
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www.sportscasting.comBefore Woods became the third player to win back-to-back Masters, Nick Faldo was the last man to win two straight Masters, taking the 1989 and 1990 Masters Tournaments, both in playoffs -- first over Scott Hoch, then Raymond Floyd. He is the only foreign-born back-to-back winner. However, Jack Nicklaus was the first man to take the title at Augusta National Golf Club in consecutive years in the Masters. He won his second Masters in 1965 by a resounding nine shots, then he won the title again...
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