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McIlroy Poised for Back-to-Back Masters Win in Final Round
sports1 month ago

McIlroy Poised for Back-to-Back Masters Win in Final Round

Sports betting analyst Neil Parker predicts Rory McIlroy will rebound in the final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, listing him as the outright favorite (+178) with a likely winning score around -13 to -15. The piece notes McIlroy’s driving woes but cites strong tee-to-green and putting metrics as reasons for confidence, while also outlining round-4 contenders (Cameron Young, Sam Burns, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose) and indicating Wyndham Clark is unlikely to crack the Top 20. Betting odds and picks are provided for context, including McIlroy’s -13 to -15 range and his +178 title price.

McIlroy, Young Lead Masters Final Round in Augusta Showdown
sports1 month ago

McIlroy, Young Lead Masters Final Round in Augusta Showdown

Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the lead entering the Masters’ final round at Augusta National, with six others within four shots, setting up a high-stakes Sunday as the 90th Masters seeks a new champion or a back-to-back winner. The live blog tracks tee times, pairings, weather notes, and notable moments as the field vies for the green jacket.

McIlroy Eyes Back-to-Back Masters as Odds Narrow for Augusta Final Round
sports1 month ago

McIlroy Eyes Back-to-Back Masters as Odds Narrow for Augusta Final Round

Rory McIlroy remains the Masters 2026 favorite entering Sunday at Augusta, as Cameron Young shoots a 65 on Moving Day to pull within striking distance. DraftKings odds as of Saturday night list McIlroy at +146, Young at +255, with Sam Burns +610, Scottie Scheffler +910, Shane Lowry +1200, Justin Rose +1500, and Jason Day +2250, signaling a tight finale with McIlroy pursuing a potential back-to-back title.

McIlroy Tops Masters 2026 Projections as Model Reveals Surprising Leaderboard and Longshots
golf1 month ago

McIlroy Tops Masters 2026 Projections as Model Reveals Surprising Leaderboard and Longshots

SportsLine’s projection model simulated the Masters 2026 final two rounds 10,000 times, placing Rory McIlroy as the -280 favorite and solo leader at 12 under, six shots ahead of Patrick Reed and Sam Burns. Fleetwood, Rose, and Lowry sit within five under and in position to contend. The model predicts Burns stumbles down the stretch and falls out of the top 5, while Scottie Scheffler (+6500) makes a dramatic surge back into the top 5 from T24, plus a massive longshot lurks as a contender. Full leaderboard and picks are available through the model’s predictions.

DeChambeau's Masters bid collapses with 18th-hole triple bogey
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DeChambeau's Masters bid collapses with 18th-hole triple bogey

Bryson DeChambeau shot a 74 in the Masters’ second round and finished 6 over for the tournament after an infamous 18th-hole triple bogey, causing him to miss the cut as Rory McIlroy surged to a 12-under lead. McIlroy led by six strokes over Patrick Reed and Sam Burns, with several LIV Golf players, including Bubba Watson, also failing to advance to the weekend. The field was trimmed to 54 players for the weekend.

McIlroy Seeks Historic Masters Repeat as Round 3 Pairings Are Set
sports1 month ago

McIlroy Seeks Historic Masters Repeat as Round 3 Pairings Are Set

The Masters 2026 third-round tee times and pairings are announced, with Rory McIlroy holding a substantial lead as Saturday action unfolds at Augusta National. The schedule runs from roughly 9:31 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. EDT for tee-offs, with Live From the Masters at 8 a.m. ET and CBS coverage of Round 3 from 2–7 p.m. ET, followed by post-round analysis featuring the day’s contenders.

Vintage driver races to Augusta for Holtz's Masters debut
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Vintage driver races to Augusta for Holtz's Masters debut

After winning the U.S. Mid-Amateur, Brandon Holtz donated his 8-degree Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond driver to the USGA Museum. Ahead of his Masters debut at Augusta, Holtz struggled with his newer driver, prompting a request to retrieve the original club. USGA CEO Mike Whan had a museum staffer grab the driver and rush it to UPS for overnight delivery, with arrival in Augusta expected Wednesday morning for practice rounds.

Fleetwood Fever fuels Masters Par 3 drama as aces pour in
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Fleetwood Fever fuels Masters Par 3 drama as aces pour in

Live updates from the Masters Par 3 Contest feature a wave of holes-in-one and bold shots: Justin Thomas opens with the day’s first ace on No. 2, Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley also card aces, Tommy Fleetwood nails his fourth ace of the day, and Frankie Fleetwood’s pond-cross attempt falls short; Aaron Rai leads at -6 after four straight birdies while other big names chase, with course conditions described as crispy by commentators as tee times unfold.