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McIlroy Defends Masters Title

Rory McIlroy tees off at Augusta National as he looks to defend his Masters title, with strong early performances from Fleetwood and Reed.

Rory McIlroy begins his title defense at The Masters 2026 at Augusta National. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Reed have posted impressive starts in the opening round.

In contrast, Carlos Ortiz is struggling through the early holes, currently sitting at +7 through five holes after a series of bogeys and double bogeys. The tournament also marks the 30th anniversary of a significant Masters moment.