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A Financial Times report suggests Sergio Garcia's on-course tantrum at the 2026 Masters accelerated Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund decision to cut approximately $6 billion in funding for LIV Golf. While internal discussions to exit the tour had already begun, PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan's embarrassment at the incident, which occurred during his attempt to join Augusta National, reportedly hastened the final withdrawal.
A Financial Times report suggests Sergio Garcia’s on-course tantrum at the 2026 Masters accelerated the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s decision to cut $6 billion in funding for LIV Golf. While internal discussions about withdrawal had begun earlier, the incident reportedly embarrassed PIF head Yasir al-Rumayyan, leading to a rapid exit just days after the major. LIV Golf is now facing potential bankruptcy or restructuring as it seeks new investors to sustain operations beyond 2026.
Sergio Garcia's temper flare at Augusta—smashing his driver and a water cooler on the second hole—drew calls for a Masters ban, but Rick Shiels argued Garcia shouldn’t be banned, noting his generally pleasant demeanor and urging a reprimand instead. Garcia apologized after the incident, yet finished eight over and 52nd of 54, while MacIntyre was reprimanded earlier in the week for a separate incident.
Sergio Garcia issued a public apology for his Masters Sunday outburst, which included smashing his driver and striking a cooler. He received a PGA Tour code-of-conduct warning, finished the tournament at 8-over, and acknowledged the incident may influence conduct policies at other majors.
Rory McIlroy and Cam Young headed into the Masters' final round tied at 11-under, but McIlroy’s steely, low-talk approach helped him edge to 12-under and the green jacket as Young faded after a late lift. Young briefly led following a McIlroy double-bogey on the fourth, but bogeys on six, seven and nine doomed him to a tie for third as Scottie Scheffler finished one shot back at 11-under.
Rory McIlroy won The Masters for the second consecutive year by a one-stroke margin at Augusta National, beating Scottie Scheffler. Luke Donald praised him on social media, saying he’s the best European golfer of all time and that tying Seve Ballesteros with two green jackets would mean a lot, while Justin Rose also congratulated him as Scheffler finished runner-up.
Rory McIlroy said that if he hadn’t won The Masters, he would have liked Shane Lowry to take the Green Jacket. He ultimately finished one stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler to claim his sixth major, while Lowry finished 30th. McIlroy also described using score targets to stay focused and avoid scoreboard checks, and both players will have another chance at Augusta next year.
Cameron Young described his Masters experience in the final group with Rory McIlroy as a test of focus over friendship, noting there was little talking and that the goal is to win The Masters. He learned from McIlroy's scoring ability despite imperfect drives and said his own strong form—along with last year's rivalry dynamics with DeChambeau—shows his time to win will come, especially after winning The Players last month.
Cam Young, in the final Masters pairing with Rory McIlroy, took an early two-shot lead before bogeys on Nos. 6–9 and missed opportunities at Amen Corner swung the round away. He closed with a 73 to finish T3, three strokes behind McIlroy, who won his second straight Masters. Young said he played well enough to win and will focus on the upcoming majors, viewing the finish as a near-miss rather than a setback.
Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title at Augusta, becoming the fourth player to do so and the sixth-time major winner by completing a career Grand Slam; after a Sunday wobble he shot 71 to finish 12-under and edge Scottie Scheffler, with Hatton, Rose, Henley and Young tying for third.
Cameron Young surged into contention at The Masters with a 65 in the third round, moving to 11-under through 54 holes and putting himself in prime position to win his first major. Nick Faldo remarked on Sky Sports that Young’s nerves may be more present on Thursday, sometimes confusing weekend calm for the rest of the tournament. Young credited steady play and a few fortuitous breaks — including a favorable opportunity on 13 and a chip-in on 4 — for the improvement, and with one round left at Augusta National he remains among the title contenders.
Rory McIlroy enters the Masters’ third round at Augusta with a six-shot lead as the afternoon tee times are released; a crowded field including Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose will chase, with UK viewers able to watch on Sky Sports (Masters breakfast at 2:30pm BST) and additional coverage on Sky Sports Golf and NOW, while Independent Sport runs a live blog with scores and updates.
After opening with a 76 at The Masters, Bryson DeChambeau went on a massive range session, smashing 241 balls to fix hooked irons and other clubs, signaling a determined fightback despite a rough start and questions about stamina for the weekend.
Robert MacIntyre could be reprimanded by Augusta National for a middle-finger gesture during the Masters, in a round highlighted by a quadruple-bogey-nine on the 15th after two water hazards; he finished 13 shots behind leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns and left the course without speaking to reporters, as McIlroy enjoyed a strong start.
Rory McIlroy fired a 67 to sit atop the Masters leaderboard after the opening round, with Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose among two shots back as a strong chase group begins to take shape at Augusta.