Augusta

Rory McIlroy claimed his second consecutive Masters title with a dramatic final round, finishing at 12-under par and earning £3.3 million. The victory makes him the fourth man to win back-to-back Masters championships.

Rory McIlroy secured his second consecutive Masters victory at Augusta National, celebrating with his partner Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy. He highlighted his family as a key reason for his back-to-back success.

Rory McIlroy holds a commanding six-stroke lead at the Masters after the second round, positioning himself to become only the fourth player to win consecutive titles at Augusta National.

Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy, grouped as the final pairing at the Masters tournament at Augusta National, hardly spoke during Sunday's final round.

Viktor Hovland and Wyndham Clark introduced new girlfriends during the Masters Par 3 Contest, while Travis Kelce's appearance fueled wedding speculation with Taylor Swift.

The Masters gnome, a limited-edition ceramic collectible sold at Augusta National during the tournament, has become a highly sought-after item with daily supplies selling out within an hour and resale values soaring into the thousands. Patrons queue for hours to secure one, creating crowd management challenges and uncertainty about the gnome's future.

Xander Schauffele's tee shot landed in a spectator's bag at the Masters, captured on video and handled without penalty, allowing him to continue play.

Rory McIlroy's 2026 Masters Champions Dinner will feature a lavish menu and a record per-plate cost of $318, a 194% increase from the previous year, with notable absences including Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

Justin Rose, who has finished second at the Masters three times, believes his history of near-misses at Augusta National boosts his belief that he can finally win the tournament. The 45-year-old Englishman, currently ranked ninth in the world, arrives with recent form after winning the Farmers Insurance Open in February.

Brandon Holtz, a real estate agent from central Illinois, is playing at The Masters this week as an amateur after winning the US Mid-Amateur in September. His journey comes amid dramatic storylines at Augusta National, including a record-setting victory in the women's amateur tournament and veteran champions grappling with the course's challenges.

Rory McIlroy will host the Masters champions dinner this year, an event held two days before the major at Augusta National Golf Club. The dinner features unwritten seating protocols, including a section reserved for legends Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.