McIlroy Chases Masters Title Defense

The 2026 Masters Tournament has reached a dramatic conclusion with multiple players within striking distance of the green jacket.

McIlroy's struggles with his putter on the front nine allowed Young and a surging Justin Rose to close the gap, setting up a potentially historic back-nine showdown.

Security at the course has been significantly tightened following a crackdown on smart glasses capable of unauthorized recording.

With a record $22.5 million purse on the line, the winner is set to take home $4.5 million in one of the most competitive editions of the major in recent years.