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Rory McIlroy has just won the 2026 Masters, successfully defending his green jacket at Augusta National. The victory, secured after a dramatic Sunday that included a three-putt scare and a Saturday collapse from a large lead, marks his second Masters title and cements his place among the game's all-time greats.
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, securing his second green jacket at Augusta National after a dramatic final round.
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