After waiting 17 years for his first green jacket, McIlroy kept it on Sunday at Augusta National, though his second straight Masters victory wasn’t any easier than the first.
'Nature of what's at stake': McIlroy on why Masters creates turbulence
Rory McIlroy spoke to the media after repeating as champion at Augusta National. He said that the tournament has seen runaway winners over the years, but it always seems to be a very tight finish Sunday given what's at stake.
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