Rory McIlroy has won his second straight Masters title at Augusta National, becoming only the fourth player in history to defend the tournament's championship. The 36-year-old Northern Irish golfer, who secured his sixth major overall, was visibly emotional after the round as he credited his working-class parents, Rosie and Gerry, whose sacrifices — including factory night shifts and bar cleaning jobs — helped fund his early career. McIlroy had to persuade his parents to attend this year after they stayed away in 2024 believing their absence had contributed to his win, but their presence at Augusta proved no obstacle to another triumph, with the champion telling reporters: "Mum and Dad, I owe everything to you."