The grounds at Augusta. Photo: ESPN News.
The 2026 edition of The Masters took place April 9–12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The tournament featured a full field of 90+ players competing over 72 holes, with a cut made after 36 holes for the top 50 players and ties.
Rory McIlroy, winner of the 2025 and 2026 Masters. Photo: Getty Images.
Winner and Final Score
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, finishing at 12-under par (276 total strokes). He finished 1 stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler to claim the green jacket.
This marked McIlroy’s second consecutive Masters victory and added to his total of six major championship wins.
Runner-Up and Final Leaderboard
The Leaderboard at Augusta. Photo: David J. Phillip/AP.
- 2nd place: Scottie Scheffler at 11-under
- Tied 3rd: Justin Rose and Cameron Young at 10-under
- Several players finished within 3–5 strokes of the lead, making it a tightly packed leaderboard on Sunday.
Personal Note
From a fan perspective, it would have been great to see Jordan Spieth come back to win this year; he is my favorite golfer, given his past success at Augusta and his close association with the course. Still, McIlroy’s victory added another major moment to Masters history.
Summary
A close final leaderboard and a one-stroke margin of victory defined the 2026 Masters. McIlroy’s win added another major championship to his career total and continued a recent stretch of dominance at Augusta National.
Beyond the winner, the tournament stood out for its tight scoring at the top and strong performances across multiple major champions and past winners.
Sources
- The Masters Tournament – official leaderboard and scoring data
- PGA Tour – player statistics and results
- ESPN – tournament coverage and round summaries
- BBC Sport – Masters recap and analysis
- Reuters – post-event reporting and results