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McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters Tournament in 2026, beating Scottie Scheffler by one shot after squandering a record 36-hole lead on Saturday and surviving a rocky final round. The dramatic comeback cements his status among the game's all-time greats.
He won his second consecutive Masters Tournament in 2026, beating Scottie Scheffler by one shot after squandering a record 36-hole lead and surviving a rocky final round.
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