Rory McIlroy back-to-back Masters win amps majors chase
Key Questions
Did Rory McIlroy win the 2026 Masters Tournament?
Yes, Rory McIlroy claimed his 7th major victory at the 2026 Masters, finishing at 12-under to edge out Scottie Scheffler. He mounted a comeback while holding a 36-hole lead, drawing 14 million viewers.
What was the prize money for the 2026 Masters winner?
Rory McIlroy earned $4.5 million from the tournament's record $22.5 million purse. The win ignited discussions about his GOAT status and pursuit of Tiger Woods' records.
What is Rory McIlroy's schedule following his 2026 Masters win?
McIlroy skips the Doral, RBC Heritage, and Zurich Classic events. He has officially committed to the Truist Championship on May 7 ahead of the PGA Championship.
Rory claims 7th major, edging Scheffler at 12-under with comeback/36-hole lead, 14M viewers, $4.5M from record $22.5M purse; GOAT talk/Tiger pursuit ignited, huge boost for PGA Champ. Post-win schedule skips Doral/RBC/Zurich, official Truist May7 commit pre-PGA.