Players Puzzled by Augusta National's 'Softened' Greens Players were preparing for fast and firm putting surfaces, but didn't get what they expected in Round 2 of the Masters. Sports Illustrated · Apr 11
Rory McIlroy Could Accomplish Two of His Favorite Things and It’s Exactly What This Masters Needs The defending champion and ‘Captain America’ have a feud that dates back several years and includes lawsuits, tee flicks and other pettiness, writes Michael Rosenberg. Sports Illustrated · Apr 11
Good, Bad and Ugly Masters Round 2: Rory’s Record-Setting Day The defending champion makes history heading into the weekend. Plus, Justin Rose and Wyndham Clark stayed in contention, while Scottie Scheffler faded. Sports Illustrated · Apr 11
School drop, fly to Augusta, home for dinner: Rory McIlroy’s scouting trips pay off at Masters The defending Masters champion skipped three PGA Tour events to practice at Augusta, where he has built up a ‘nice cushion’ with a six-shot lead The Guardian - US · Apr 11
2026 Masters Cut: Bryson DeChambeau Among Notables to Miss Cut at Augusta Bryson DeChambeau entered the week riding high, but instead will roll out of Augusta early. Plus more notable players to miss the cut. Sports Illustrated · Apr 11
Rory McIlroy Takes Control Of The Masters After Late Birdie Blitz At Augusta National The defending champion blew away his rivals with a stunning back nine at Augusta National to lead by six at the halfway stage Golf Monthly · Apr 11
Rory McIlroy plans to keep his foot on the gas after surging clear at Augusta Six birdies in his last seven holes saw the Northern Irishman post a 65 and a 12-under-par total to lead the Masters by six. The Independent UK · Apr 11
Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark Rory McIlroy is turning the Masters into a victory lap The Independent UK · Apr 11
Masters Round 3 Tee Times: Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns in Final Group Saturday The defending champion takes a six-shot lead to the weekend. Sports Illustrated · Apr 10
The Masters 2026 Round Three Tee Times, Pairings And Featured Groups Rory McIlroy takes a six-stroke lead, the largest in history, into the weekend at the 2026 Masters Golf Monthly · Apr 10
The biggest threat to Rory McIlroy underlines his weakness at The Masters Rory McIlroy’s driving continues to let him down, writes Ed Malyon, but Cameron Young’s driving has helped the American surge into a tie for the lead with the Masters champion and an Augusta showdown on Sunday The Independent UK · Apr 10
The Masters 2026 leaderboard, day 3: McIlroy and Young tied for lead with Scheffler and Rose in chasing pack Here’s how the leaderboard looks after day three... The Independent UK · Apr 10
The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest Becomes Most-Viewed In Over A Decade Despite Dividing Fans The event on Wednesday may have been the most viewed par 3 contest since 2015, but that didn't stop viewers from voicing their disdain at the coverage Golf Monthly · Apr 10
Which Big Names Missed The Cut At The 2026 Masters? The Masters tripped up its fair share of big names, with several leaving Augusta National at the halfway stage Golf Monthly · Apr 10
The Independent UK · Apr 10 Record-breaking Rory McIlroy holds six-shot lead at halfway stage of Masters McIlroy shot a 65 to go with Thursday’s 67 to post at 12 under, three shots better than any other defending champion had managed after two rounds.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 Rory McIlroy surges into six-shot Masters lead with stunning second-round flourish Six birdies in final seven holes for the defending champion in his second round left Rory McIlroy in charge of the Masters at the halfway stage
AAP · Apr 10 Rory leaves Day needing a golf miracle at the Masters Jason Day is clinging to the hope of pulling off a golfing miracle and winning the Masters from eight shots back at the halfway mark.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 10 Tyrrell Hatton Was Uncharacteristically Cool, and Now He Has a Shot to Win the Masters Hatton is known for his fiery temper, but he held it together at Augusta and shot a 66 on Friday.
Evening Standard · Apr 10 Rory McIlroy moves clear to tighten grip on defence of Masters title Defending champion tops standings once more at Augusta National
Sports Illustrated · Apr 10 Jon Rahm Made Honest Admission About Needing a ‘Miracle’ After Disappointing Start to Masters Rahm was a popular pick to win the Masters this week. After Friday’s round, he was just lucky to likely make the cut.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 Justin Rose struggles to keep his cool in the heat but Masters dream lives on Three-time runner-up throws his putter after missing birdie chance on the 4th as he seeks Augusta glory after long wait
Sports Illustrated · Apr 10 For a Masters Thrill Unlike Any Other, Bring a Hard Hat to This Spot at Augusta Augusta is filled with incredible places to watch the action, but a couple of areas on the course can bring you right up to the players—if you’re willing to take a risk.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 10 Scottie Scheffler’s Masters Hopes May Have Drowned Friday The world No. 1 shot a 74 that he didn't feel showed of how he played, but after two water balls his third green jacket may be out of reach.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 10 Brooks Koepka Responds to Tom Watson Saying LIV Golfers Should Still Be Banned Tom Watson said the PGA Tour "reneged" on a promise to ban LIV Golf members for life but Brooks Koepka said his opportunity was worth taking.
The Independent UK · Apr 10 Rory McIlroy moves clear to strengthen grip on defence of Masters title McIlroy’s Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose are also in contention.