2026 Major Season Concludes with McIlroy, Fox, Clark, and Rai Claiming Titles

The 2026 major championship season recently concluded with four distinct champions emerging from the sport's most prestigious events. The four-month stretch culminated at Royal Birkdale, where Ryan Fox secured The Open Championship with a decisive 10-foot putt on the final hole. This season saw Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai, Wyndham Clark, and Fox each claim a major title, marking a significant period in professional golf.

Rory McIlroy's Historic Masters Double

Rory McIlroy delivered a standout performance at Augusta National, achieving his second consecutive Masters victory. Despite initially building a six-shot lead and then seeing it diminish on Saturday, McIlroy rallied to join an elite group of players—Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Nick Faldo—as the only golfers to win back-to-back green jackets. This triumph elevated McIlroy to six major championships, placing him alongside legends such as Phil Mickelson, Nick Faldo, and Lee Trevino. Following his 2025 Masters win, questions arose about his subsequent form, but his play after the 2026 victory demonstrated a stronger response. McIlroy is currently priced at +1600 (Bovada).

Other Major Champions of 2026

Beyond McIlroy's achievement, the 2026 major season celebrated three other champions. Aaron Rai secured one of the year's major titles and is currently listed at +10000 (FanDuel). Wyndham Clark also added a major to his resume, with his current odds at +3000 (Bovada). The season's final major, The Open Championship, went to Ryan Fox, who is presently available at +12500 (Bovada).

The season also brought into focus the careers of other notable players. Tiger Woods, who shares the distinction of back-to-back Masters wins with McIlroy, is currently priced at +25000 (DraftKings). Phil Mickelson, another player with six major titles, holds odds of +40000 (DraftKings).