Brandel Chamblee responded to claims that Rory McIlroy had an advantage at the 2026 Masters Tournament due to early practice rounds, emphasizing that all qualified players had the same opportunity. McIlroy won the tournament by one shot, finishing at 12-under, and secured his sixth major title, joining the ranks of Phil Mickelson, Nick Faldo, and Lee Trevino. His back-to-back victories at Augusta make him the first European to achieve this feat, previously accomplished only by legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. With this win, McIlroy earned $4.5 million, bringing his total earnings at Augusta to over $13 million, the highest in Masters history. Despite his success, McIlroy remains focused on future goals, stating he feels in a good place with his game.