Rory McIlroy won the 89th Masters Tournament in a dramatic final round, holding on to win in a one-hole playoff against Justin Rose. McIlroy, who led for most of the day, found himself tied with Rose after a bogey on the 18th hole. In the playoff, McIlroy birdied to secure his fifth major championship, his first since 2014. Rose, who made a remarkable comeback with a final-round 66, finished tied with McIlroy despite starting the day seven strokes behind.
McIlroy’s win ends an 11-year major championship drought, marking his first victory at a premier tournament since 2014. He had previously finished second at the Masters in 2022. McIlroy’s victory earned him $4.2 million, while Rose took home $2.268 million for his second-place finish. The next major tournament will be the PGA Championship in May.
The final round saw McIlroy struggle early with a double bogey on the first hole, but he recovered with three birdies to keep his lead. A series of bogeys on holes 11-14 allowed Rose to catch up, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. McIlroy’s ability to birdie the final holes and avoid a collapse reminiscent of the 2011 Masters solidified his victory in the end.
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