Young Matches Masters Best, Overshadowed by McIlroy

Players Championship winner Cameron Young shoots 67, trails Rory McIlroy by 8 shots

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:05am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic golf action at the Masters, with sharp planes of color and form representing the competitive spirit of the tournament.A cubist interpretation of the intense competition at the Masters, where rising star Cameron Young battles to keep pace with the red-hot Rory McIlroy.Augusta Today

Cameron Young, the recent winner of The Players Championship, shot a 67 in the second round of the Masters to match his career-best round at Augusta National. Despite his strong play over the last 29 holes, Young finds himself trailing leader Rory McIlroy by 8 shots as he seeks his third top-10 finish in five career starts at the Masters.

Why it matters

Young's performance at the Masters is noteworthy, as he looks to become only the second player in three years to win both The Players Championship and the Masters in the same season, a feat last accomplished by Scottie Scheffler in 2024. However, McIlroy's dominant play has overshadowed Young's impressive round.

The details

Young birdied four holes in a row, Nos. 12 through 15, capping the run with a 24-foot putt at the par-5 15th. He had three more birdie chances down the stretch but was unable to convert. After a slow start in the first round, Young has played his last 29 holes at 8-under par, missing only one fairway and four greens in the second round.

  • On April 10, 2026, Young shot a 67 in the second round of the Masters.
  • Young is seeking his third top-10 finish in five career starts at the Masters.

The players

Cameron Young

A professional golfer who recently won The Players Championship and is seeking his third top-10 finish in five career starts at the Masters.

Rory McIlroy

A professional golfer who is the current leader of the Masters Tournament, leading Young by 8 shots.

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What they’re saying

“It's nice to watch good golf. It never hurts. Obviously, Rory played great, made the most of pretty much everything he could out there. That's what it takes to be beating the field by six.”

— Cameron Young, Golfer

What’s next

Young will look to continue his strong play over the weekend and try to chase down McIlroy's lead, as he seeks his first major championship victory.

The takeaway

Despite being overshadowed by Rory McIlroy's dominant performance, Cameron Young's impressive second-round 67 at the Masters has him in contention for a top-10 finish, further cementing his status as one of the rising stars on the PGA Tour.