Rory's Back-to-Back Masters Magic - April 13th, 2026

On April 13th, 2026, we break down an unforgettable Masters Sunday where Rory McIlroy survived a rollercoaster final round to capture back-to-back Green Jackets and his sixth career major.THE MASTERS / RORY'S HISTORIC REPEATRory McIlroy secured his sixth major and a record $4.5M payout, overcoming an early double bogey with a clutch 9-iron on the 12th and surviving a terrifying drive on 18 to win at 12-under."I cannot believe I waited seventeen years to get one green jacket and then I get two in a row."An emotional Rory paid tribute to his parents, hoping to be "half the parent to Poppy," while Trevor Immelman shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdote about the Champions Dinner seating arrangements.THE CHASERS / SCHEFFLER'S CHARGE & AMEN CORNER HEARTBREAKScottie Scheffler claimed solo second after a historic bogey-free weekend, firing a 65-68, but ultimately couldn't overcome his Friday 74. Meanwhile, 45-year-old Justin Rose saw his front-nine 32 completely derailed by the brutal Amen Corner.Scheffler pulled off the "most improbable birdie" on 15, noting he "ultimately came up a couple shots short."Cameron Young shot a Sunday 73 but kept things in perspective, sharing that his son helps him "forget about golf a little bit."THE FIELD / MORIKAWA'S MIND & HATTON'S EAGLECollin Morikawa battled through a back injury using a "Band Aid motion" to rattle off five straight birdies for a solo seventh finish, while Tyrrell Hatton defended LIV Golf with a stellar 66 and a hole-out eagle on 7.Morikawa proved "how strong the mind is," while Hatton reminded critics that "you are always giving it your best."Jon Rahm struggled with Augusta's firm conditions, but fans were treated to a surprise brief caddie cameo from Sergio Garcia.Quick HitsRafael Nadal spotted crying tears of joy over Rory's win • Shane Lowry shoots a Sunday 80 but stays to give Rory a massive hug • Broadcast panic over Rory's 18th hole drive: "Oh this is trouble and could be extremely dangerous" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.