The margin narrowed between defending champion Rory McIlroy and the field on Sunday, but he emerged victorious for back-to-back Masters titles.
It would not be a Sunday at the Masters without some drama, and this year's finale was no exception.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy saw his record six-shot lead evaporate on Saturday, as he entered the final round tied with contender Cameron Young.
While others entered the mix looking to usurp his crown, McIlroy surged late to repeat as the champion at Augusta National. He finished with a final score of -12/276 and shot a 71 in the decisive round.
After having to go to a playoff last year against Justin Rose, McIlroy was one stroke away from once again going to an extra hole. He recovered from a poor tee-shot on Hole 18 to make bogey and secure the title.
The repeat win puts McIlroy in rarified air in the sport, as only three other golfers have achieved the feat. The list includes legends in Jack Nicklaus (1965-66), Nick Faldo (1989-90) and Tiger Woods (2001-02).
It was a bittersweet ending for Scottie Scheffler, as he was hot on McIlroy's heels down the stretch. He would have entered into the aforementioned playoff with the eventual winner after posting a final scorecard of -11/277.
The two-time champion Scheffler rebounded immensely from his even-par performance in the first two rounds. In the last two rounds, he did not record a bogey, which made history of its own. It is the first time since 1942 that a Masters participant earned the accolade.
Young slipped slightly from his co-leader position but still finished strong on Sunday. He alongside Rose, Russell Henley and Tyrrell Hatton closed tied at third place with a score of -10/278.
Next up for those on the PGA Tour is the RBC Heritage starting on Thursday. The South Carolina tournament is the first of three tournaments before the next major tournament, the PGA Championship on May 14-17.
Since being denied time after time a Green Jacket and career Grand Slam, McIlroy broke through last year in a memorable finish in Augusta. At the time, it was an impressive achievement to earn one title, especially with the history behind his journey.
Now exactly a year later, he is once again a part of a historic moment at the Masters and has assuredly re-written the narrative that he cannot win at one of the sport's most hallowed grounds. McIlroy will have the chance to make history of his own by becoming the first golfer to win three-in-a-row next year.