The 2026 Masters is in the books, with Rory McIlroy making history by becoming just the fourth golfer in history to win the event in back-to-back years.
Many of the sport's biggest names were near the top of the leaderboard as well, with Scottie Scheffler finishing second and Justin Rose finishing tied for third, just short of the jacket like he always seems to be. However, there were some bigger names that failed to make an impact. At the same time, there were also some unexpectedly solid finishes from some of the game's best.
While golfers like Patrick Reed seemingly fell apart after a great start to the weekend, no one expected him to finish as high as he did. On the contrary, someone like Bryson DeChambeau was expected to be a green jacket contender and wound up missing the cut altogether.
With this year's first major of the golf season concluded, we look back at some of the winners and losers from the 90th Masters Tournament.
Rory McIlroy closed out the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National with a final‑round performance that secured victory on Sunday.
These images tracked McIlroy through the final round as he finished on top of the leaderboard at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland played his shot from the seventh tee during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
1 / 38Rory McIlroy earns a second green jacket at the 2026 MastersRory McIlroy closed out the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National with a final‑round performance that secured victory on Sunday.
These images tracked McIlroy through the final round as he finished on top of the leaderboard at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland played his shot from the seventh tee during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy closed out the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National with a final‑round performance that secured victory on Sunday.
These images tracked McIlroy through the final round as he finished on top of the leaderboard at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland played his shot from the seventh tee during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy. How can you not put this man on here? After failing to win the Masters for years, being ever so close to a career Grand Slam, with only Augusta standing in the way, McIlroy goes ahead and wins the event in back-to-back years, becoming just the fourth golfer in history to do so.
What's not to love? Outside of a lackluster round on Saturday, McIlroy was nearly untouchable for the entire tournament. Any victory deserves praise, but one of this magnitude deserves lots of it.
Collin Morikawa. Once considered the next big thing in golf, Morikawa has slowed down in recent years. In fact, he didn't win a single event in 2024 or 2025. Then he shows up at Augusta and recorded a 2-over 74 on Thursday.
Once again, it looked like Morikawa was in for another unimpressive finish. But Morikawa improved in every single round. Shooting a 69 on Friday and then 68s on both Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday was extra impressive considering his double bogey on the second hole. Yet, he bounced back, tallying seven birdies on the day, including five straight from holes 12-16. A masterful comeback effort to finish the tournament in the top-ten.
Jake Knapp. One career PGA Tour win, zero wins in 2026, yet coming into the Masters, he had five top-10 finishes in seven events played.
He's been playing some of the best golf of his career, but has mostly been overlooked due to the fact that he hasn't been at the top of anything substantial. However, a near top-ten finish at the Masters should start earning him some respect from casual fans.