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04/12 17:57 CDT Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack
Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo
and Tiger Woods
By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) --- Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the
Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as
usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta
National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
In a final round where three players had a two-shot lead, McIlroy seized
control for good with a bold shot over Rae's Creek to 7 feet for birdie on the
par-3 12th. Then he blistered a 350-yard drive on the par-5 13th that set up
another birdie to move three shots ahead.
There were a few dicey moments, including a wild drive on the 18th that wound
up closer to the 10th fairway. But he tapped in for bogey and a 1-under 71 for
a one-shot victory.
A year ago, his playoff victory over Justin Rose gave him the career Grand Slam.
With another green jacket, McIlroy joined Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack
Nicklaus as the only repeat winners of the Masters.
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