Augusta, United States, April 13, 2026 (AFP) - Rivals hail resilient McIlroy after Masters repeat

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Rory McIlroy was hailed for his resilience and determination under pressure on Sunday after a gritty performance to win his second consecutive Masters title. Second-ranked McIlroy grinded out a one-under par 71 in the final round at Augusta National to complete a wire-to-wire triumph, defeating top-ranked Scottie Scheffler by a stroke for his sixth major title. McIlroy led in driving distance with an average of 334.3 yards but was third-worst in......

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