Summary
The 2026 Masters golf tournament is about to start at Augusta National. Rory McIlroy is the defending champion and could make history by winning back-to-back titles, joining legends like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. PGA Tour pro Kevin Kisner predicts McIlroy might win again this year.
Key Facts
- The 2026 Masters begins on April 9 at Augusta National with 91 players.
- Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters, completing the career Grand Slam.
- McIlroy is attempting to win consecutive Masters titles, a feat achieved by only three others.
- Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are not participating for the first time since 1994.
- Kevin Kisner predicted McIlroy might win back-to-back on a podcast.
- McIlroy's 2025 win ended an 11-year stretch without a major win.
- McIlroy feels less pressure after completing the Grand Slam, boosting his confidence.
