Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters titles in 2025 and 2026, becoming the fourth player to defend the green jacket at Augusta National. Tigers Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo are the other repeat champions. McIlroy’s 2026 victory secured his second consecutive Masters and solidified his place among golf’s small group of back-to-back winners. If you’d like, I can pull up a quick timeline of all Masters back-to-back winners with dates and a short note on each championship.[1][2][4]
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Back-to-Back Masters Winners: Rory McIlroy Joins in 2026
Which golfers qualify as back-to-back Masters winners? Get a list of players that have successfully defended their Masters title.
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The Latest: Rory McIlroy becomes the 4th player to repeat as Masters champion
Rory McIlroy has won the 90th Masters, securing back-to-back championships at Augusta National after holding off a crowded field. McIlroy is just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters. Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo are the other repeat champions. After a slow start, McIlroy played the final 12 holes in 3-under par to finish with a one-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler to earn his second green jacket and a $4.5 million prize.
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Back-to-Back Winners of The Masters Tournament - Golf Compendium
Has any golfer won consecutive Masters Tournaments? Yes, so far there have been four back-to-back winners (none of whom made it to three in ...
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Rory McIlroy becomes the 4th player to repeat as Masters champion
Rory McIlroy has won the 90th Masters, securing back-to-back championships at Augusta National after holding off a crowded field. McIlroy is just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters. Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo are the other repeat champions. After a slow start, McIlroy played the final 12 holes in 3-under par to finish with a one-stroke victory over Scottie Scheffler to earn his second green jacket and a $4.5 million prize.
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How Many Back To Back Masters Winners Have There Been?
How many back to back Masters winners have there been since the event first started in 1934? As Scottie Scheffler looks to become the next.
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How Many Golfers Have Won Back-To-Back Masters Titles?
Only three players have ever successfully defended the Masters...
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Rory McIlroy becomes latest golfer to win consecutive green jackets ...
Here is more on the golfers who have managed to pull off wins in consecutive years at the Masters.
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Rory McIlroy becomes latest golfer to win consecutive green jackets ...
Here is more on the golfers who have managed to pull off wins in consecutive years at the Masters.
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Rory McIlroy becomes latest golfer to win consecutive green ...
Here is more on the golfers who have managed to pull off wins in consecutive years at the Masters.