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NBC lead golf analyst Kevin Kisner apologized on Barstool’s Fore Play for publicly criticizing CBS’s Masters coverage, saying he crossed the line and acknowledging how tough live production is; he complained CBS aired too many tape-delayed shots, while stressing CBS is a PGA Tour partner and NBC aims to do its best.
Kai Trump posted her excitement on Instagram after Rory McIlroy clinched the 2026 Masters at Augusta National, securing his second straight Masters title as he overcame a six-shot halfway lead to finish 12-under with a closing 71, narrowly beating Scottie Scheffler in a dramatic finish.
Sergio Garcia apologized for his Sunday Masters outburst that earned the event’s first code-of-conduct warning in 90 editions after he smashed his driver on the tee and into a cooler; he said the incident has no place in golf, following an earlier post-round remark that he wasn’t proud. The warning reflects a new PGA Tour conduct policy being piloted by the Masters, with penalties for later violations that could include two-shot penalties or disqualification, and the majors are expected to adopt similar rules.
Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title at Augusta, becoming the second European to win back-to-back Masters crowns and joining an elite group of two-time champions. Nick Faldo, acting as commentator, handed him a handwritten note of congratulations, and McIlroy called the moment 'really cool' as they reflected on the achievement ahead of the Green Jacket ceremony and Champions Dinner.
Rory McIlroy became the fourth golfer to win The Masters in consecutive years, finishing 11-under and one stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler at Augusta. After opening with a six-shot halfway lead, his final round a 71 included the unusual distinction of becoming the first Masters champion to lose strokes to the field over the last 36 holes, but he still secured his second green jacket and cemented his place among golf’s legends.
Rory McIlroy capped a remarkable arc by winning the 2025 Masters to complete the Career Grand Slam and adding a 2026 title, while the New York Jets finished the 2025 season without an interception—a historic drought that stands in stark contrast to McIlroy’s golfing resurgence.
Rory McIlroy used his Masters victory speech to publicly thank his wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy, calling the moment the “hard part” of the speech, as his family cheered at Augusta. He noted his parents Gerry and Rosie attended this year and shared that he skipped several PGA Tour events to spend more time with family and practice at Augusta National. The piece also references past marriage speculation, now contrasted by the couple’s apparent ongoing partnership.
Rory McIlroy wins his sixth major at Augusta National, cementing Europe’s golfing legacy and silencing years of heartbreak by overtaking rivals on a course that defined him; the piece also watches LIV underperform, hails Max Homa’s Augusta prowess, critiques Masters broadcast culture, and notes shifts in the amateur game and memorable Bryson DeChambeau moments.
Rory McIlroy staggers through the Masters final round with a double-bogey at the par-3 fourth and other costly errors, while Cameron Young seizes a lead with Justin Rose and Russell Henley in pursuit on Augusta National.
Scottie Scheffler shot a 7-under 65 in the Masters' third round to stay four back of leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young, but he clashed with a reporter over a question about what the round could have been, calling it a 'terrible' and 'awful' query before later apologizing; he also said he left a few shots out there as he heads into the final rounds.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the 11-under lead heading into the final round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National, teeing off at 2:25 p.m. EDT, as CBS/Paramount+ and Masters.com offer live TV and streaming coverage; the article also provides Sunday tee times and pairings and notes sunny, hot weather with light winds.
Cameron Young shoots a 7-under 65 to tie Rory McIlroy at 11-under, erasing McIlroy’s historic six-shot midway lead on Moving Day at the Masters. McIlroy struggled with accuracy and carded a 1-over 73, while several challengers are within striking distance heading into Sunday at Augusta National.
Rory McIlroy’s six-shot Masters lead evaporated on moving day as Cameron Young shot 65 and tied him at 11-under 205, with 12 players within six of the lead heading into Sunday. Scottie Scheffler and others surged behind, including Burns, Lowry, Day and Rose, as Augusta’s third round posted a Masters-record average of 70.63 and set the stage for a potentially dramatic final round.
Shane Lowry hit the first hole-in-one of the 90th Masters, a 190-yard shot on No. 6 that moved him to 8-under and into a tie for second. It was the Masters' first ace since 2022, and Lowry became the first player with two Masters aces. The shot is also his fifth PGA Tour ace and second this season, complementing his past aces at Pebble Beach and The Players.
Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre unleashed a string of profanities and temper on Augusta's course, including a hot-mic “Jesus F—!” moment and a bird-flip on 15, as he finished Round 1 at 8-over par and drew a reprimand with possible disciplinary action from the Masters.