Rory McIlroy's emotional moment with Erica Stoll and daughter after clinching Green Jacket

Rory McIlroy won the Masters AGAIN on SundayRory McIlroy's emotional moment with Erica Stoll and daughter after clinching Green JacketRory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title on Sunday after a wild weekend at Augusta National, becoming just the fourth man to win back-to-back at the eventByAaron MorrisSenior Sports Reporter10:55, 13 Apr 2026Updated11:10, 13 Apr 2026|commentsRory McIlroy made history at Augusta National for the second year in a row, becoming just the fourth man to secure back-to-back wins at the Masters a year on from completing the Career Grand Slam. Emotions ran high as the Northern Irishman and Scottie Scheffler ran it down to the wire on Sunday. The world No. 1 had a golden opportunity to push McIlroy into a second-consecutive play-off at the tournament on the 17th, his putt just centimetres from dropping for birdie. However, McIlroy ultimately avoided a repeat scenario of last-year's rerun of the 18th with Justin Rose, as he finished a stroke clear of Scheffler despite bogeying his last hole. While his final putt was far from a dream finish, it didn't prevent the 36-year-old from savouring the feat of joining Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in an exclusive club of consecutive Masters winners. And in the aftermath, McIlroy's emotions were on full display as he walked over to the gallery and shared an embrace with his daughter, Poppy Kennedy. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook page He then shared a loving hug and kiss with his wife, Erica Stoll – his family-first attitude on show. McIlroy was also quick to thank his family in his winner's speech after being presented with the Green Jacket for a second time. He said: "This is the hard part. I want to say a few thank you's to the people on my left. First and foremost, my wife and daughter, Erica and Poppy. "They have to put up with me at home and, trust me, sometimes that’s a tough thing to do. But they have been my biggest...