Masters Golf Tournament Underway at Augusta

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler among top contenders at prestigious event

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:22pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the Masters golf tournament, with overlapping planes of green fairways, white bunkers, and colorful player silhouettes, capturing the energy and competition of the event.The iconic Augusta National course hosts the world's best golfers in a battle for the prestigious Masters title.Augusta Today

The 2026 Masters golf tournament has begun at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, with many of the sport's top players competing for the prestigious green jacket. All eyes are on former world number one Rory McIlroy and current world number one Scottie Scheffler as they look to capture their first Masters title.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf and is considered the most prestigious event in the sport. A win at Augusta National can cement a player's legacy and propel them to new heights in their career.

The details

The tournament features 90 of the world's best golfers competing over four days on the iconic Augusta National course. McIlroy and Scheffler are among the pre-tournament favorites, with both players having won multiple PGA Tour events in recent years. Other top contenders include defending champion Jon Rahm, four-time major winner Brooks Koepka, and rising star Cameron Young.

  • The 2026 Masters tournament began on Thursday, April 9th.
  • The final round is scheduled for Sunday, April 12th.

The players

Rory McIlroy

A four-time major champion and former world number one golfer from Northern Ireland who is seeking his first Masters title.

Scottie Scheffler

The current world number one golfer from the United States who has won multiple PGA Tour events in the past two seasons.

Jon Rahm

The defending Masters champion from Spain who is looking to become the first player to win back-to-back green jackets since Tiger Woods in 2002.

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What they’re saying

“This is the one tournament I really want to win. I've come close a few times, but I'm determined to finally get that green jacket this year.”

— Rory McIlroy

“The course is in great shape and the conditions are perfect for scoring. I'm excited to get out there and compete against the best players in the world.”

— Scottie Scheffler

What’s next

The tournament will continue through the weekend, with the final round scheduled for Sunday, April 12th. The winner will be awarded the prestigious green jacket, one of the most iconic trophies in all of sports.

The takeaway

The 2026 Masters tournament is shaping up to be an exciting and highly competitive event, with several of the game's top players vying for the coveted green jacket. The outcome could have major implications for the careers of the participants and the future of professional golf.