The Masters 2026 Preview – Augusta National Opens for First Major of the Year
The 2026 Masters Tournament tees off April 9 at Augusta National Golf Club, with Scottie Scheffler defending his green jacket as the world No. 1 favorite. Rory McIlroy returns chasing his career Grand Slam, while rising stars like Ludvig Åberg and Xander Schauffele round out a stacked field. Key info: Par-72 course, $20 million purse, and the traditional Par 3 Contest on Wednesday – practice rounds are already drawing massive galleries.
