A relaxed champion, Tiger and Phil’s historic absence, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Masters.

Rory McIlroy has been celebrating all week at Augusta National as the defending champion, and on Thursday he found something else to savor — a 5-under 67, his lowest start at the Masters in 15 years to share the early lead with Sam Burns.

As the 2026 Masters gets underway, Rory McIlroy's dramatic win a year ago remains the top headline. But Augusta National will only be tamed by someone playing their best.

But then, nothing is more freeing than finally having a Masters green jacket. “I think winning a Masters makes it easier to win your second one. I do,” McIlroy said. “It’s

A complete list of the golf equipment Rory McIlroy is using at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Just before the 2026 Masters tees off, Rory McIlroy makes a revealing admission about his unforgettable 2025 victory.

The Masters started on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club and the storylines are numerous. LIVE: Masters leaderboard updates: Round 1 tee times, predictions, odds, how to watch With Rory McIlroy returning to defend his 2025 crown,

The pagentry of Augusta National Golf Club is off in full force as the first major championship of the year gets underway at the 2026 Masters. The 90th playing of