Rory McIlroy heads back to Augusta as defending champion, reflecting on the mindset shift that changed everything and the advice from Phil Mickelson that helped him finally conquer the Masters.
With the Players Championship wrapped, Augusta National has dropped a new teaser for the 90th Masters and it’s already sending golf fans into a frenzy ahead of April.
Tiger Woods has given fans hope ahead of the 2026 Masters, declaring “I’m ready to go” following his latest back surgery. The 15-time major champion plans to tee it up in a member-guest event as part of his comeback preparations.
The Masters is almost here, but not every big name has secured a tee time at Augusta National. From Joaquin Niemann to Rickie Fowler, here are seven well-known players who still need a late push to qualify for the 2026 Masters.