McIlroy proves he really is free with back-to-back Masters win

McIlroy proves he really is free with back-to-back Masters winByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport golf reporterPublished6 minutes ago18 CommentsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, 'A rare repeat winner' McIlroy retains Masters titleRory McIlroy underlined why he is one of the game's greats by holding off the world's best to become only the fourth man to win successive Masters titles.McIlroy's belief that finally landing the Green Jacket last year would pave the way for more major victories proved prophetic.Twelve months ago, the 36-year-old from Northern Ireland ended an 11-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam by winning at Augusta National, a victory which he felt would allow him to play with more freedom when he returned in the future.That is exactly what he has been able to do - at the first opportunity. McIlroy secured a sixth career major win - to draw level with England's Sir Nick Faldo - on another Masters Sunday for the ages.He held off the likes of English veteran Justin Rose - whose own Augusta dream was dashed again by his European Ryder Cup team-mate - and eventually finished one stroke ahead of American world number one and two-time winner Scottie Scheffler on 12 under par.Rose, 45, was aiming to become the oldest first-time Masters champion and looked to be creating his own fairytale story when he moved into a one-shot lead midway through his final round.He was pipped by McIlroy in a play-off last year, but put himself in position to avenge that defeat as McIlroy's stone-cold putter loosened his grip on the tournament.But, with a stacked leaderboard jostling for position behind them, there was a role reversal from the pair's thrilling battle last year.Then, McIlroy faltered under the weight of history as a free-swinging Rose blitzed the back nine to force the extra hole.Now, Rose felt the pressure - coming undone at Amen Corner's 11th and...