Rory McIlroy proved that 2025 wasn’t a fluke. He won the 2026 Masters Tournament with a two-shot lead over the runner-up, Scottie Scheffler. He became the first golfer after Tiger Woods to secure the Masters Tournament in two consecutive seasons. And soon after he putted Holly with a bogey, prominent golfers began pouring in their congratulations, and rightfully so.
Despite missing out on the Masters because of a family health issue, Phil Mickelson didn’t back away from watching the world number two win. To celebrate the win, Mickelson set aside all their differences and congratulated McIlroy through an X post.
“Congrats to [Rory McIlroy] for an exciting [Masters Tournament] win. Back to back is simply remarkable. 
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The Ryder Cup brotherhood was also a spectacle on the course. Following the dominant win and the winner’s work, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood hugged Rory McIlroy. Even though Fleetwood and Lowry finished below T30, their joy for McIlroy’s big finish was remarkable.
Congrats to @McIlroyRory for an exciting @TheMasters win. Back to back is simply remarkable.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) April 12, 2026
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