US president praises 36-year-old’s victory under pressure
McIlroy held nerve to beat world No 1 Scheffler by a shot
Donald Trump called Rory McIlroy a “legend” as the United States president congratulated the Northern Irishman on his second Masters title.
McIlroy held on for a one-shot victory over America’s world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, becoming only the fourth player in the tournament’s 90-year history to win successive titles at Augusta.
Trump, who has played golf with McIlroy in the past, used his Truth Social platform to send a message to the 36-year-old. “Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on another Great Championship, The Masters!” Trump wrote.
