Rory McIlroy, aged 36, celebrated a remarkable victory at the 2026 Masters, becoming the first golfer to win back-to-back titles since Tiger Woods in 2002. This win follows his first green jacket victory in 2025, ending an 11-year major drought and completing his career grand slam. McIlroy's impressive score of 12-under-par set a record for the best 36-hole score in Masters history. Despite facing challenges during the tournament, including a tied leaderboard on Moving Day, he held strong to secure his win. After the tournament, McIlroy embraced his five-year-old daughter, Poppy, and shared emotional moments with his wife, Erica, and parents, who were present to witness his triumph. With this victory, McIlroy now ties with Nick Faldo for the most major titles by a European golfer in the modern era.