Masters 2026: Latest news and analysis, how to watch and more coverage - ESPN
The Masters returned with Rory McIlroy winning a second green jacket. Here's all the coverage.
www.espn.inHere are the latest widely reported developments for the 2026 Masters as of April 2026:
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Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, earning his second green jacket and becoming the first to repeat since Tiger Woods. This result capped a dramatic week with several lead changes and strong finishing rounds.[4][6]
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The 2026 Masters featured notable departures and entries related to changes in qualification pathways, including discussions around LIV Golf players being eligible alongside PGA Tour stars, which sparked substantial controversy and debate among fans and analysts.[3][5]
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Coverage across outlets highlights the tournament’s dramatic moments, including late surges, key birdie runs on Amen Corner, and notable upsets among past champions and first-time contenders. For ongoing play-by-play, ESPN and other sports outlets provided updated day-by-day coverage and post-round analysis.[6][4]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise summaries from current articles or build a quick timeline of the week’s key moments and leaderboard changes.