Pro golfer Rory McIlroy captures his second straight Masters tournament

Professional golfer Rory McIlroy captured his second straight Masters Tournament title on Sunday, overcoming hot weather at Augusta National Golf Club.

Unlike his playoff victory a year earlier, McIlroy secured this win in regulation, though it required another comeback. 

He's the fourth player in history to win back-to-back green jackets, according to Yahoo! Sports.

He erased a two-shot deficit to Cameron Young through the opening six holes, then fended off challenges from Justin Rose and two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler down the stretch.

McIlroy closed with a 71 to finish at 12-under-par 276, one shot ahead of Scheffler.