US EditionMcIlroy seeks rare Masters repeat in wide-open Augusta fight
McIlroy says he is confident after completing the career grand slam and will try to defend his Masters title for the first time.
- Rory McIlroy enters the 90th Masters seeking a rare back-to-back victory at Augusta National, attempting to join an exclusive group of champions who have successfully defended their titles.
- Only three legends—Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo—have successfully defended their green jackets, proving the difficulty of the feat McIlroy now targets at Augusta.
- Odds-Makers favor top-ranked Scottie Scheffler as the slight favorite, while Valspar Championship winner Matt Fitzpatrick expressed confidence in his preparation for the tournament ahead.
- McIlroy confirmed he has fully recovered from a back injury that forced him to withdraw from Bay Hill last month, positioning him for full focus on Augusta.
- Having already completed a career grand slam, the Northern Irishman looks to cement his legacy at the 90th Masters, where the field contends for golf's most prestigious title.
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McIlroy seeks rare Masters repeat
Rory McIlroy, whose emotional 2025 Masters victory completed an incredible career grand slam, chases an even rarer feat this year -- repeating as champion at Augusta National. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only golfers to capture back-to-back green jackets when the 90th Masters tees off Thursday. "I know defending the Masters tournament is a pretty rare feat, and it's somethi…
Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta
Rory McIlroy, whose emotional 2025 Masters victory completed an incredible career grand slam, chases an even rarer feat this year – repeating as champion at Augusta National. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only golfers to capture back-to-back green jackets when the 90th Masters tees off Thursday. “I know defending the Masters tournament is a pretty rare feat, and it’s somethin…
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McIlroy seeks rare Masters repeat in wide-open Augusta fight
Rory McIlroy, whose emotional 2025 Masters victory completed an incredible career grand slam, chases an even rarer feat this year -- repeating as champion at Augusta National.
Golfer Rory McIlroy wants to follow in the footsteps of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo, greats of the sport who won the Masters twice in a row. "I know that defending the Masters title is quite rare, but it is something I really want," said the 36-year-old Northern Irishman ahead of the famous major tournament, which starts on Thursday. "I have won the tournament before, and I think that makes it a bit easier to win again."
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