McIlroy withstands Sunday pressure to win second straight Masters

EAST LANSING ~ A tradition unlike any other delivered once again at Augusta National, though not without tension. The 2026 Masters showed how quickly momentum can shift on golf’s grandest stage, turning what began as a dominant performance into a pressure‑packed Sunday that tested every contender’s patience and nerve.

Rory McIlroy looked untouchable through the first two rounds, building a sizable lead that hinted at history. Augusta, however, rarely allows a smooth ride. A shaky third round pulled him back toward the field, and by Saturday night, Cameron Young and a crowded leaderboard had transformed the tournament from a runaway into a grind.

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