US EditionMasters 2026: Scottie Scheffler Returns, Georgia's Mason Howell Makes Debut at Augusta
- On Thursday, April 9, 2026, defending champion Rory McIlroy begins his Masters title defense at Augusta National, paired with Players champion Cameron Young and 2025 US Amateur winner Mason Howell.
- The Northern Irishman enters the 90th Masters seeking to become the first back-to-back winner in 24 years, following his emotional playoff victory over Justin Rose last year.
- World number one Scottie Scheffler, a two-time winner in the last four years, headlines a competitive field alongside 2023 champion Jon Rahm, both scheduled to begin play on the first day.
- McIlroy noted he feels "completely different" and more relaxed than in previous years, emphasizing he remains highly motivated despite arriving early for ceremonial duties.
- All four days of the Masters are being televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event starting Thursday, with streaming available via Sky Go.
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Defending champion Rory McIlroy will tee off alongside third-ranked Cameron Young and US Amateur winner Mason Howell on Thursday in first-round tee times for the 90th Masters announced on Tuesday. Defending champion Rory McIlroy plays a practice shot at Augusta National ahead of the 90th Masters. Image: Andrew Redington / AFP McIlroy, the world number two from Northern Ireland who completed a career Grand Slam last year with his first Masters ti…
Masters Tee Times Announced And There Are Some Interesting Pairings
The most important golf tournament of the year is almost here. The 2026 Masters begins on Thursday and tee times were announced for the first two rounds at Augusta National. Obviously, all eyes are on reigning champion Rory McIlroy, two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and two big-name LIV Golf players who many golf fans probably haven't seen much of in 2026: 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm and two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau…
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