Rory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back Masters, Nike Celebrates with New Ad
Nike posts Rory McIlroy ad after back-to-back Masters green jackets
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Rory McIlroy, ranked World No. 2, won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, defending his title with a score of 12-under par. Nike celebrated his victory with a new advertisement highlighting his achievement as he becomes the fourth golfer to win consecutive Masters green jackets.
- 01Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters Tournament, defending his title.
- 02He scored 12-under par, finishing just one stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler.
- 03McIlroy is now the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters, first since Tiger Woods in 2002.
- 04This victory marks McIlroy's sixth major championship, tying him for 12th all-time.
- 05Nike released an ad celebrating McIlroy's achievement shortly after his win.
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Rory McIlroy, the World No. 2 golfer, successfully defended his title at the 2026 Masters Tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club, finishing with a score of 12-under par. He edged out Scottie Scheffler by just a stroke, showcasing resilience after losing a significant lead during the third round. McIlroy's victory makes him only the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back green jackets at Augusta, following Tiger Woods, who last achieved this feat in 2002. This win also marks McIlroy's sixth major championship, placing him among the top golfers in history. In celebration of his achievement, Nike released an advertisement emphasizing that McIlroy is 'tailored for the moment,' reinforcing his status in the sport.
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