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Rory-Peat at Masters Has McIlroy Hungry for More Majors
McIlroy matched Nick Faldo with six career major wins and became the fourth player to defend the Masters title.
- On Sunday, Rory McIlroy successfully defended The Masters title in Georgia, securing a one-shot victory over Scottie Scheffler and capturing his sixth career major championship.
- McIlroy held a six-shot lead Friday but squandered the advantage, starting Sunday level with Cameron Young on 11 under before seizing control with back-to-back birdies at the 12th and 13th holes.
- Walking off the 18th tee, McIlroy added, "I'd say walking off the 18th tee not knowing where my ball was the moment of greatest stress," while celebrating with parents Rosie and Gerry, wife Erica, and daughter Poppy.
- McIlroy said, "Just absolutely delighted to be able to get it done," noting his family's presence proved they were not a distraction, contrary to their earlier concerns about attendance.
- After matching Nick Faldo with six career majors, McIlroy is already targeting more, saying "I'm not putting a number on it but I certainly don't want to stop here.
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