Second-Round Tee Times Announced for 2026 Masters

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler and challenger Rory McIlroy among featured pairings on Friday at Augusta National.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:32pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a golf tournament scene, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the dynamic action and competition of the event.The second-round pairings at the 2026 Masters promise an intriguing battle between the game's top stars as they vie for the coveted green jacket.Augusta Today

The second round of the 2026 Masters golf tournament is set to tee off on Friday at Augusta National Golf Club. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will be paired with four-time major winner Rory McIlroy, who is looking to complete the career Grand Slam at this year's event. Other notable groupings include recent major champions and rising stars in the sport.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in golf, and the second round often provides crucial separation between contenders and the rest of the field. With Scheffler and McIlroy paired together, their matchup could be a preview of the weekend's final round battle for the green jacket.

The details

Tee times and pairings for the second round of the 2026 Masters were announced on Thursday. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will be paired with four-time major winner Rory McIlroy, who is seeking to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the Masters. Other notable groupings include 2025 PGA Championship winner Cameron Young with 2024 U.S. Open champion Collin Morikawa, as well as 2023 Open Championship victor Xander Schauffele with rising star Will Zalatoris.

  • The second round of the 2026 Masters will take place on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

The 2025 Masters champion, looking to defend his title.

Rory McIlroy

Four-time major champion seeking to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the Masters.

Cameron Young

The 2025 PGA Championship winner.

Collin Morikawa

The 2024 U.S. Open champion.

Xander Schauffele

The 2023 Open Championship winner.

Will Zalatoris

A rising star on the PGA Tour.

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What’s next

The third round of the 2026 Masters will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The takeaway

The second-round pairings at the 2026 Masters set the stage for an exciting weekend of golf, with the marquee matchup between defending champion Scottie Scheffler and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy potentially determining the eventual winner of the green jacket.