McIlroy Chases History: Can He Win Back-to-Back Masters?

Defending Champion Rory McIlroy Sits Co-Lead at Augusta National Rory McIlroy has returned to Augusta National as the defending Masters champion, seeking to join an exclusive group of just three golfers who have won back-to-back titles at golf’s most prestigious major. After his dramatic one-stroke victory last year—which cemented his career Grand Slam following a … Read more

Olazábal Stuns Masters Field at 60 With the Best Short Game of the Season

José María Olazábal reminded the golfing world that Augusta National rewards craft over power on Thursday, surging to the top of the early Masters leaderboard at the age of 60. The two-time Masters champion produced the best short game performance of the entire 2026 PGA Tour season in his opening round, gaining 5.0 strokes on … Read more

McIlroy Matches Burns at the Top: Can He Defend His Masters Title?

Defending champion Rory McIlroy fired a 5-under 67 in Thursday’s opening round at Augusta National, tying Sam Burns for the lead and setting up a compelling narrative: can McIlroy become the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods in 2001-2002? How McIlroy’s Round Unfolded McIlroy came out aggressive from the start, attacking pin positions that … Read more

22 Masters Rookies to Watch: Gotterup Leads the Largest Debut Class in Years

Twenty-two golfers are making their Masters debut this week at Augusta National — the largest rookie class in recent memory. Among them are multiple PGA Tour winners, international stars, and six amateurs who earned their way through the game’s most prestigious qualifying pathways. While the spotlight naturally falls on defending champion Rory McIlroy and favorite … Read more

Masters 2026 Round 1: McIlroy Begins Historic Title Defence at Augusta National

The 90th Masters Tournament is officially underway at Augusta National, and defending champion Rory McIlroy has begun what could be one of the most consequential rounds of his career. McIlroy, who won his first green jacket in dramatic fashion last year after beating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff, teed off at 10:31 a.m. ET … Read more

Keegan Bradley Makes Par 3 Contest History With Back-to-Back Aces at Augusta

Keegan Bradley made Masters history on Wednesday — and this time, it had nothing to do with his PGA Championship victory or his Ryder Cup captaincy. Bradley became the first player in the 63-year history of the Par 3 Contest to make a hole-in-one in back-to-back years, adding another improbable chapter to one of golf’s … Read more