UNBELIEVABLE: 16 - Caught on Camera

Rory McIlroy holds share of Masters lead after flying start to his title defence

The defending Masters champion shares lead with Sam Burns after an opening 67 at Augusta, while Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau both struggled

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9

'I'm right there': Scott still feels in the Masters mix

Adam Scott and Cameron Smith remain upbeat, but fellow Australian Min Woo Lee needs a miracle to make the Masters cut after a disastrous start.

AAP · Apr 9

LIV Golf Has A Masters Problem It Needs To Fix

It was a difficult day for the majority of LIV Golf's players in the Masters first round, with none of the ten shooting under-par

Golf Monthly · Apr 9

Rory McIlroy claims share of lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters victories

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.

The Independent UK · Apr 9

McIlroy attacks Augusta as champion with big grin and hell of a swing

No longer like a man carrying a Ming vase across a slippery floor, the 2025 winner uses attack as the best form of defence

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9

Collin Morikawa Battles Through 'Toughest Round I've Ever Played' to Open Masters

The two-time major winner teed it up for the first time since he withdrew from the Players Championship with a back injury, and was unsure if he could hold up for a full 18 holes.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 9

I Followed The Same Group For All 18 Holes At The Masters And These Are 5 Things I Noticed

Johnny Keefer and Haotong Li were the first pair out on the course for the 2026 Masters and, having watched them for all 18 holes, here are five things I picked up on

Golf Monthly · Apr 9

Rory McIlroy cheered by ‘great start’ as he seeks back-to-back Masters victories

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Cool Day masters Augusta as Rory turns up the heat

Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day is in a familiar lofty spot on the Masters leaderboard after a stinking hot first round at Augusta National.

AAP · Apr 9

Augusta Regional Airport Swamped With Over 2,000 Private Jets As High-Rollers Fly In For The Masters

A video from TheVIPSeat on Instagram shows many of the 2,000 private jets which have descended on Augusta Regional/Bush Field during Masters week

Golf Monthly · Apr 9