Rory McIlroy seeks entry into elite club of players who have defended Masters titles
After all, Rory McIlroy achieved that long sought after career Grand Slam when winning the Masters last year. Yet, for his return down Magnolia Lane for the defence of the Masters tournament, the Northern Irishman will again be looking to gain entry to a rather elite club. That low score stood for 30 years until Woods shot a total of 270 in 1997 for his first Masters win, achieved by a 12-stroke margin. The tradition at the Masters is for the previous year’s winner to place the green jacket on to his successor. “I think now going to win the Masters just to win the Masters is a nice thing.
Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2026 14:01 UTC
