Masters 2026 Winner | Rory McIlroy Goes Back-to-Back at Augusta

Masters 2026 results tracker

Rory McIlroy has won the 2026 Masters, going back-to-back at Augusta National in one of the most dramatic finishes in tournament history. McIlroy is only the fourth player ever to win consecutive green jackets, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. For full coverage of rounds one through three, see our Masters 2026 results article. For our pre-tournament analysis, see our Masters 2026 tips.

 

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Masters 2026 Final Leaderboard

šŸ† RORY McILROY WINS THE 2026 MASTERS! The defending champion goes back-to-back with a thrilling one-shot victory, finishing at 14-under par (67-65-73-67 = 272). Scottie Scheffler finishes runner-up at -13 (273). McIlroy becomes just the fourth player to win consecutive Masters titles, joining Jack Nicklaus (1965-66), Nick Faldo (1989-90) and Tiger Woods (2001-02). His sixth major championship.

Pos Player R1 R2 R3 R4 Total
1 Rory McIlroy šŸ† 67 65 73 67 -14 (272)
2 Scottie Scheffler 69 70 65 69 -13 (273)
T3 Cameron Young 70 70 65 71 -12 (276)
T3 Justin Rose 69 68 67 72 -12 (276)
5 Sam Burns 67 69 68 70 -10 (278)
T6 Jason Day šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗ 67 73 68 70 -6 (282)

 

How McIlroy Won the 2026 Masters

This was a Masters for the ages. McIlroy’s journey across four rounds was a rollercoaster that will be talked about for decades.

  • Round 1 (67, -5): Shared the lead with Sam Burns, Kurt Kitayama and Australia’s Jason Day.
  • Round 2 (65, -12): Fired six birdies in his final seven holes for a record six-shot lead — the largest 36-hole advantage in Masters history.
  • Round 3 (73, -11): The wheels came off. A double bogey at the 11th saw the lead evaporate. Cameron Young caught him with a 65. McIlroy went from six shots clear to sharing the lead.
  • Round 4 (67, -14): The defining round of his career. Justin Rose surged to the lead through the front nine with birdies at 7 and 9. But McIlroy produced one of the great back-nine performances in Masters history. At the pivotal 12th — the heart of Amen Corner — McIlroy waited for the perfect wind conditions before threading a nine-iron inside seven feet and converting for birdie. He followed with another birdie at 13 to go three clear. A bogey on 18 made it tight, but one shot was enough.

McIlroy’s sixth major championship — and second consecutive Masters — cements his place among the game’s all-time greats. He is the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods in 2001-02, and only the fourth player in history to achieve the feat. After years of waiting for that first Augusta green jacket, he now has two.

 

Justin Rose — So Close Again

Augusta’s cruelest story added another chapter. Rose led through the front nine on Sunday after an incredible shot from the trees on the 7th, but faded down the stretch to finish T3 at -12. It is his fifth top-3 finish at the Masters without winning — four runner-up finishes and now a T3 while leading on the final day. At 45, the window may finally be closing on one of golf’s greatest nearly-men at Augusta.

 

Australian Tracker — Final Results

Player R1 R2 R3 R4 Total Finish
Jason Day 67 73 68 70 -6 (282) T6 — outstanding week for the 40-year-old
Adam Scott 72 72 72 72 E (288) Made the cut, steady weekend
Cameron Smith 74 77 Missed cut (+7)
Min Woo Lee 78 77 Missed cut (+11)

Jason Day’s T6 finish was the standout for Australian golf. The 40-year-old co-led after Round 1, made the cut comfortably, and was in contention deep into the weekend. A fine week at Augusta for the 2015 PGA Championship winner.

 

How to Watch the Masters 2026 Replay in Australia

The full final round and tournament highlights are available on Kayo Sports and Fox Sports on demand. The Butler Cabin green jacket ceremony will be replayed throughout Monday AEST.

 

Masters 2026 Betting Wrap

McIlroy was the pre-tournament favourite and justified that status despite the Saturday wobble. Those who backed him at the start of the week will be celebrating. Justin Rose provided the drama as a longshot who led on the final day. For future golf betting, visit our golf hub and best golf betting sites.

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