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# Rory Rules Augusta Again as the Masters Gets Another Green-Jacket King
- URL: https://www.newmexicomadness.com/rory-rules-augusta-again-as-the-masters-gets-another-green-jacket-king/
- Published: 2026-04-12T23:37:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-12T23:37:14.000Z
- Author: News Ninja
- Tags: Culture

Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters on Sunday at 12-under par, finishing two shots clear after a tense final round at Augusta National. The win gave McIlroy back-to-back Masters titles and made him just the fourth player in tournament history to defend the green jacket successfully. [nytimes](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/masters-2026-live-updates-final-round-leaderboard-result/68ScBNVsJRMC/?ref=newmexicomadness.com)

This one did not feel like a Sunday stroll. McIlroy entered the final round tied for the lead after watching a six-shot advantage disappear on Saturday, then had to survive late drama before closing it out. He even bogeyed the final hole, which only added a little extra sweat to an afternoon that already had enough of it. [sports.yahoo](https://sports.yahoo.com/golf/live/masters-2026-final-round-leaderboard-live-updates-how-to-watch-rory-mcilroy-will-try-to-hold-on-at-augusta-national-123000442.html?ref=newmexicomadness.com)

The chasing pack was right there. Final leaderboard reports had Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, and Justin Rose tied behind McIlroy at 10-under, while the tournament purse was listed at $22.5 million with $4.5 million going to the winner. Augusta got its drama, CBS got its Sunday theater, and Rory got another jacket. [usatoday](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/masters/2026/04/12/2026-masters-today-scores-leaderboard-tee-times/89573932007/?ref=newmexicomadness.com)

For News Ninja purposes, that means the official story is simple: Rory won, history was made, and the man walked out of Augusta looking like he owns spring. As for the usual legend-making chatter about fans, cocktails, and questionable life choices, there is no verified scorecard for that — so we’ll leave the fake arrest totals on the clubhouse napkin and stick to the golf. [sports.yahoo](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/final-2026-masters-leaderboard-rory-225424108.html?ref=newmexicomadness.com)