Rory McIlroy has defended his Masters title in a dramatic emotional victory at Augusta National, capturing his sixth major and cementing his place in history.
The Masters 2027 field is already taking shape with early qualifiers confirmed and Augusta National invitation criteria locking in key names for next year.
The Players Championship winner says capturing that tournament last month is the all the preparation he needs as he shares the 54-hole lead at Augusta National.
Both men have a chance to claim their second green jacket, with the other standing in the way. If that isn’t a recipe for must-see sports theatre, we don’t know what is.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy seized control of the 90th Masters as the leading Australian chance, Jason Day, dropped back into the chasing pack on Friday afternoon at Augusta National.