The Masters Final Round

Date
Sun 12th April 2026 (UTC)
Sun 12th April 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-04-12T14:10:00

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14:10:00 UTC (10:10:00 Local)

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League
European Tour

Season
2026

Round
15

Status
Match Finished

Location
Augusta National GC

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Description

The quest for the Green Jacket reaches its conclusion at Augusta National Golf Club on a Sunday steeped in history. The primary challenge for the leaders is the immense psychological pressure of the final 18 holes, coupled with the traditionally difficult "Sunday pins" that reward only the most precise approach shots. The objective for the final pairing is to survive the early nerves of the first nine and position themselves for a strategic assault on the scoring opportunities at the 13th and 15th holes.

Strategically, the goal for Rory McIlroy is to utilize his three-stroke cushion and avoid the aggressive mistakes that have haunted him in past Sunday appearances. The tactical focus for Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Reed is to apply pressure early, hoping to force a mistake before the turn to Rae's Creek. With a second consecutive title within reach for McIlroy—a feat achieved by only a handful of legends—the ultimate goal is to maintain composure through the roar of the gallery and walk up the 18th fairway with the championship in hand.

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Result List

01	Rory McIlroy	276
02	Scottie Scheffler	277
03	Tyrrell Hatton	278
03	Russell Henley	278
03	Justin Rose	278
03	Cameron Young	278
07	Collin Morikawa	279
07	Sam Burns	279
09	Max Homa	280
09	Xander Schauffele	280

Result Description

Rory McIlroy etched his name deeper into golfing lore on Sunday, April 12, 2026, by becoming just the fourth player in history to win consecutive Masters titles. Entering the final round tied for the lead, McIlroy’s primary objective was to weather a fierce charge from the field. Despite seeing his cushion evaporate around the turn, he displayed immense grit on the back nine, carding a 1-under 71 to finish at 12-under-par (276) and secure a dramatic one-stroke victory.

The afternoon was a high-stakes duel, particularly with world number one Scottie Scheffler, who carded a bogey-free 68 to reach 11-under and take the clubhouse lead. McIlroy responded to the pressure with a clutch seven-foot birdie on the 12th and an 11-footer on the 13th to regain control. A group of four players, including Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, and Cameron Young, finished tied for third at 10-under-par. Ultimately, a clinical par on the 18th hole was enough for McIlroy to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods as the only men to defend a Green Jacket, solidifying his status as a titan of the modern era.

After Final Round
Top 10 plus ties
Pos. /Player /To Par /R1 /R2 /R3 /R4 /Total

1 Rory McIlroy -12 67 65 73 71 276
2 Scottie Scheffler -11 70 74 65 68 277
T3 Tyrrell Hatton -10 74 66 72 66 278
T3 Russell Henley -10 73 71 66 68 278
T3 Justin Rose -10 70 69 69 70 278
T3 Cameron Young -10 73 67 65 73 278
T7 Collin Morikawa -9 74 69 68 68 279
T7 Sam Burns -9 67 71 68 73 279
T9 Max Homa -8 72 70 71 67 280
T9 Xander Schauffele -8 70 72 70 68 280

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