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R<\/span>ory McIlroy stepped firmly into legendary territory<\/strong> this Sunday at the The Masters Tournament, defending his title and achieving a feat previously only accomplished by Tiger Woods in the modern era: back-to-back Masters wins<\/strong> and true dominance at Augusta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Northern Irishman built his victory on the most iconic stretch of the course, Amen Corner<\/strong>, where he carded two key birdies<\/strong> that broke a final round marked by a tight leaderboard<\/strong>. The decisive blow came on the 12th hole, where he took a courageous line over Rae’s Creek<\/strong>, sticking his ball close for a birdie.<\/p>\n From that point on, McIlroy stepped on the gas. A massive 350-yard drive<\/strong> on the par-5 13th opened the door for another birdie, granting him a three-shot lead<\/strong> and full control of the tournament.<\/p>\n Despite some late tension-including an erratic tee shot<\/strong> on the 18th-he managed the pressure to sign for a 71 (-1)<\/strong>, securing the win by a single stroke<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With this victory, McIlroy not only defended his Green Jacket<\/strong> but also matched an achievement reserved for a select few: winning the Masters in consecutive years<\/strong>, a milestone that places him alongside Woods in the conversation of the greatest golfers<\/strong> to ever play at the Augusta National Golf Club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nMcIlroy matches Tiger Woods with back-to-back Masters dominance<\/h2>\n