McIlroy underlines greatness by defending Masters title
Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.
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"I can't believe I waited 17 years to get one Green Jacket and now I get two in a row."
— Rory McIlroy , Athlete
"It was a tough weekend but I'm so happy to hang in there and get the job done."
— Rory McIlroy , Athlete
"I wanted to come back and prove last year wasn't a fluke."
— Rory McIlroy , Athlete
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Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.
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