The 90th Masters Tournament returns to Augusta National Golf Club from April 9-12, 2026. Rory McIlroy enters as defending champion after capturing his first green jacket and completing the career Grand Slam in 2025.
A sophisticated computer model that has correctly predicted 16 major championships entering the weekend, including four consecutive Masters titles, has run 10,000 simulations of the 2026 Masters. The model reveals surprising predictions about favorites and longshots ahead of the April 9-12 tournament at Augusta National.
The 2026 Masters field is set with Scottie Scheffler as the +480 favorite, while defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks back-to-back victories at +1000. A proven computer model that correctly predicted four consecutive Masters winners reveals surprising projections for Augusta National.
Pierceson Coody withdrew from the Texas Children's Houston Open Friday morning with a back injury, effectively crushing his hopes of earning a late Masters invitation. The grandson of 1971 Masters champion Charles Coody was ranked No. 51 in the world and needed to crack the top 50 to qualify for Augusta National.
Tiger Woods has registered for the 2025 U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club, though the USGA clarified it's merely to preserve eligibility. This comes after President Trump stated Woods won't compete at the upcoming Masters tournament.
The 2026 golf majors schedule features four iconic venues hosting the sport's biggest events, with defending champions Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and J.J. Spaun returning to their title courses. The season kicks off at Augusta National before moving to Aronimink, Shinnecock Hills and Royal Birkdale for a global championship tour.
The 2026 Masters presents golf's most unpredictable championship in years with no clear favorite emerging. Recent winners like Scheffler and McIlroy face challenges while young stars and LIV golfers add intrigue to a stacked field at Augusta National.
Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after playing just one hole due to a back injury sustained during a practice swing. The world No. 4 golfer is now focusing on recovery ahead of The Masters.
Scottie Scheffler enters as the betting favorite at +460 for the 2026 Masters beginning April 9. Three players—Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Brooks Koepka—have the opportunity to complete the third leg of their career grand slam. Advanced computer modeling reveals surprising predictions for Augusta National's field.
Augusta National has launched the Masters Vault, a revolutionary digital archive that allows fans to search and watch every shot from Masters final rounds dating back to 1968. The AI-powered platform, developed with IBM's watsonx technology, transforms how golf fans can relive iconic Masters moments.
The 2026 Masters Tournament is set to welcome 86 competitors, including 13 new invitations granted from the Official World Golf Ranking. Tiger Woods remains a notable uncertainty for the event.