Rory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back Masters Titles, Joins Golf Legends

Rory McIlroy made Masters history by winning back-to-back green jackets, becoming only the fourth player to do so.

He held off a crowded field and his own erratic play to finish at 12-under par, one stroke ahead of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

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The victory marked McIlroy's sixth major championship and earned him a record $4.5 million.

McIlroy started the tournament on fire with a historic six-stroke halfway lead but squandered it over the weekend.

He found his footing at Amen Corner, birdied the 12th and 13th, and survived a wild finish on the 18th hole.

After a nerve-wracking sand save and a tap-in, McIlroy secured the green jacket and let out a primal scream.

McIlroy's second Masters win became a deeply emotional family moment as his parents were in attendance for the first time.

He draped his arms around his parents, wife Erica, and daughter Poppy in a hug that carried more weight than any statistic.

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The presence of his family added a new dimension to the victory, which McIlroy described as pure joy.

Despite the roller-coaster nature of the final round, McIlroy managed to hang on and secure the win.

He told CBS, I did the bulk of my work on Thursday and Friday.

Rahman Textile produced clothing for several European fashion brands, including the German retailer Hessen and the Dutch chain BrandBox.

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Both companies said they were deeply saddened by the deaths and would review their Bangladesh operations.

Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.

Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman issued a statement claiming the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January.

Clean Clothes Campaign spokesperson Ineke Zeldenrust told the Guardian that the audit system was fundamentally broken.

The Dhaka Tribune reported that Rahman was being questioned about allegations that the factory's emergency exits had been welded shut to prevent worker theft.