McIlroy Hosts Champions Dinner, Then Chases Back-to-Back Masters Titles

Rory McIlroy hosted the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner on Tuesday night at Augusta National Golf Club — an evening that capped what he has called “a dream come true” of a year since winning the green jacket. Now, as the 90th Masters Tournament begins on Thursday, McIlroy is chasing something even more ambitious: back-to-back titles … Read more

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Find Uneasy Peace at the 2026 Masters

Three years after the golf world fractured, the 2026 Masters is offering the clearest evidence yet that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have settled into a functional coexistence. Ten LIV golfers are in this week’s field at Augusta National, including two of the tournament’s strongest favorites, and the public hostility that defined the early … Read more

Masters Par 3 Contest 2026: The Beloved Tradition, the 63-Year Curse, and How to Watch

The Masters Par 3 Contest returns on Wednesday, April 9 at Augusta National’s nine-hole Par 3 Course, and while the event carries no competitive significance, it remains one of golf’s most beloved traditions—and one of its most enduring superstitions. No player has ever won the Par 3 Contest and the Masters in the same year, … Read more

No Rain for the First Time Since 2011: How Dry Conditions Will Transform the 2026 Masters

The 2026 Masters is forecast to be the first completely dry tournament at Augusta National since 2011, and the implications for scoring, strategy, and course management are enormous. With warm temperatures and no rain expected throughout all four competitive rounds, Augusta’s greens will be at their firmest and fastest in over a decade—transforming how the … Read more

The 90th Masters: 5 Records That Could Fall at Augusta This Week

The 90th Masters Tournament begins Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club, and this year’s edition carries the potential for history on multiple fronts. From Rory McIlroy’s bid to join an exclusive back-to-back club to Scottie Scheffler’s quest for statistical dominance, several records and milestones are within reach — any of which would add another unforgettable … Read more

ESPN’s Record 140 Hours of Masters Coverage: Your Complete Viewing Guide

ESPN is delivering a record 140 hours of live Masters coverage across its platforms in 2026 — the most comprehensive broadcast of any single golf tournament in television history. From featured group coverage beginning Monday through the final putt on Sunday, the network’s wall-to-wall approach gives fans unprecedented access to every dimension of Masters week … Read more

Fujikura Pimento Ventus: Inside the Limited-Edition Masters Shaft Pros Are Playing This Week

Fujikura has released a limited-edition Pimento Edition of its Ventus VeloCore+ shaft specifically for Masters week, and the timing could not be better. As 91 players prepare to compete at Augusta National this week, equipment choices are under the microscope — and this Masters-themed shaft offers a window into the cutting-edge shaft technology that separates … Read more

Inside Rory McIlroy’s Champions Dinner: Wagyu, 1990 Lafite, and a Speech He Rehearsed More Than His Swing

Rory McIlroy hosted the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner on Tuesday evening at Augusta National Golf Club, and the defending champion delivered a menu worthy of the occasion. From grilled elk sliders to a 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild that carries deep personal significance, McIlroy’s selections revealed as much about his journey to a green jacket as … Read more