Rory McIlroy presented with green jacket after back-to-back Masters wins
· Yahoo Sports
Rory McIlroy became the latest golfer to win back-to-back Masters tournaments, and getting presented with the prestigious green jacket for the second consecutive year.
Visit newsbetsport.bond for more information.
He joins an exclusive club, becoming one of four golfers to win back-to-back Masters tournaments along with Jack Nicklaus (1965-66), Nick Faldo (1989-90) and Tiger Woods (2001-02).
"My parting message last year was, I can't wait to come back next year and put the green jacket on myself," McIlroy said jokingly. "I wasn't quite correct, because the chairman did it, but I did want to come back here and prove last year wasn't a fluke. It is an absolutely incredible golf tournament."
McIlroy delivered a promising start to the event but had to overcome a series of hiccups through the final two days.
He managed to overcome a slow start on Saturday, briefly giving up the lead before rallying back from a three-shot deficit when it counted during the middle of the round. He finished the tournament at 12-under for the weekend.
"It felt pretty similar to last (year's final round)," McIlroy told Jim Nantz of CBS Sports after the victory. "... after that, I played flawlessly."
As a result, McIlroy was presented with the green jacket by Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley during a ceremony that followed his postgame interview with Nantz.
The previous year’s winner usually presents the jacket, but because McIlroy won the event last year, it was Scheffler who won his second jacket in 2024.
Scheffler was among those who threatened the leader on Sunday evening, finishing the final round in second place, just one shot behind the winner.
McIlroy didn't want to overthink the process and any superstitions going into this year's event as the champion.
After the 18th hole, McIlroy was greeted by family and friends on his way toward the scoring area. Among that group were his mother and father.
"It was the second major win my mom was at," McIlroy said. "… there was a part of them that didn't want to come because they thought that was the reason last time, but I’m glad they were able to experience it this time.
The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rory McIlroy earns Masters green jacket after Masters 2026 win