"Rory McIlroy became the fourth man to win back-to-back green jackets, surviving shaky golf and a dramatic surge by top players like Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose."
"After building a six-shot lead, McIlroy faced difficulties on Saturday, being the only player on the range that evening, hitting balls as the sun went down."
"On Sunday, McIlroy played the critical holes 11, 12, and 13 par, par, birdie, moving past the demons of his 2011 collapse at Amen Corner."
"With a bogey on the 18th, McIlroy secured a one-shot victory over Scheffler, joining Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Woods in golf's exclusive fraternity."
Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters, becoming the fourth player to achieve this feat. He faced a strong challenge from Scottie Scheffler and others. McIlroy started strong with a six-shot lead but struggled on Saturday. On Sunday, he faced early setbacks but steadied himself, playing crucial holes well. Despite a tense finish on the 18th, he secured victory with a bogey, joining an elite group of golfers who have won consecutive Masters titles.
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