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A golfer stands with his head tilted back and arms slightly raised in celebration on the Masters green, while a large, cheering crowd applauds in the background.

Tour Confidential: Unpacking Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters win

This week, we discuss Rory McIlroy’s Masters performance, Sunday’s pivotal moments at Augusta National, and more.
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Two male golfers on a course, each wearing collared shirts and hats—one on the left smiling with a golf glove, the other holding a putter, both focused during a tournament, leaving viewers to wonder who will win the Masters.

Who’s going to win the 2026 Masters? Our writers make their picks

Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the lead with one round remaining at Augusta National. Who will win? Our staffers weigh in.
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Tour Confidential: Can anyone catch Rory McIlroy at Augusta?

GOLF.com writers and editors discuss if anyone in the field can catch Rory McIlroy and keep him from a second consecutive green jacket.
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What was the biggest surprise on Thursday at the Masters?

GOLF.com writers and editors break down the biggest surprises at Augusta National Thursday during Round 1 of the Masters.
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Rory McIlroy looks on during a practice round at the Masters

Tour Confidential: What’s the best storyline at the 2026 Masters?

Now that Rory McIlroy has the Augusta National monkey off his back, what’s the biggest storyline at the 2026 Masters?
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A smiling golfer is helped into a green jacket by another man during an award ceremony, surrounded by applauding people in suits. A Tour Confidential logo appears in the top right corner.

Tour Confidential: Biggest Masters storylines, Scottie and Rory’s chances

GOLF.com’s writer and editors break down the biggest Masters storylines, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy’s chances, and more.
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Tiger Woods of the United States looks on from the driving range ahead of the third round of the Hero World Challenge 2025 at Albany Golf Course

Tour Confidential: Tiger Woods’ arrest raises thorny questions about past, future   

Tiger Woods’ arrest raises questions about his past and future. Our experts analyze the ramifications in this Tour Confidential roundtable.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland prepares to play a stroke from the No. 1 tee during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club

Padraig Harrington makes BOLD Rory McIlroy Masters prediction

Now that he’s won back-to-back Masters titles, Padraig Harrington says Rory McIlroy has the ability to do special things at Augusta National.
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Shane Lowry talks with caddie during 2026 Masters Sunday at Augusta National.

‘Dejected’ Shane Lowry reveals surprising Masters text to Rory McIlroy

Shane Lowry was so wounded from his second-straight Masters collapse that he passed on Rory McIlroy’s victory celebrations.
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Rory mcilroy prepares to hit a shot from beneath pine trees as a large crowd watches in the background; a red arrow points toward the gallery, capturing one of those untold Masters stories for future reporters' notebooks.

5 untold Masters stories from our reporters’ notebooks

Our reporters came home from the Masters with unused material in their notebooks and noggins. We decided to put it to good use.
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A man in a white t-shirt speaks into a microphone during a Fore Play podcast. The screen displays a podcast menu and the date “Thursday, April 16th, 2026.” Discussion centers on Masters criticism and Kevin Kisner’s latest takes.

‘I crossed the line’: Kevin Kisner apologizes for unusual CBS Masters criticism

After blasting CBS’ broadcast coverage of the Masters earlier this week, Kevin Kisner issued an apology on Barstool’s Fore Play podcast.
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Harry Hall pictured during the 2026 Masters
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The Masters hangover cure? A bunch of money in Hilton Head

A handful of pros left Augusta National upset. The good news for a bad Masters hangover is already on display in the next state over.
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Jordan Spieth gets a Participation Jacket — and not just because he jumped over this creek.

10 golfers (besides Rory McIlroy) who won the 2026 Masters

The Masters only gives out one green jacket, so we awarded some Participation Jackets to other golfers who left Augusta National happy.
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Sergio Garcia walks during the 2026 Masters

‘No place in our game:’ Sergio Garcia apologizes for property-damaging Masters outburst

Two days after tearing up turf and breaking his driver in frustration, the 2017 Masters champ said sorry on social media.
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Collin Morikawa

‘Never been this scared in my life’: Collin Morikawa battles injury fright 

Collin Morikawa, at the RBC Heritage, is battling an injury fright. “I’ve never been this scared in my life to go out and play,” he said.
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A golfer prepares to swing on a tee box with a golf ball in front of him, as spectators—possibly awaiting the 2026 RBC Heritage Saturday tee times—watch from a white pavilion under a clear blue sky.

2026 RBC Heritage Saturday tee times: Round 3 pairings at Harbour Town

Full 2026 RBC Heritage tee times for Saturday’s third round at Harbour Town, featuring Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland and more.
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Rickie Fowler of the United States tees off the ninth hole prior to the RBC Heritage 2026 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 15, 2026 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why Rickie Fowler’s 3rd driver of the year isn’t cause for alarm | Tour Report

Rickie Fowler changed drivers for the second time this season despite solid driving numbers. But this isn’t a cause for alarm.
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Shane Lowry talks with caddie during 2026 Masters Sunday at Augusta National.

‘Dejected’ Shane Lowry reveals surprising Masters text to Rory McIlroy

Shane Lowry was so wounded from his second-straight Masters collapse that he passed on Rory McIlroy’s victory celebrations.
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Rickie Fowler attempts a rare backward lefty shot at the 2026 RBC Heritage.

Rickie Fowler hits wild backward-lefty shot; eyes RBC Heritage lead

Rickie Fowler is fighting for the lead at the 2026 RBC Heritage, thanks in part to a bizarre backward lefty shot he hit in Round 1.
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2026 RBC Heritage Friday TV coverage: Ludvig Aberg hits tee shot at Harbour Town.

2026 RBC Heritage Friday TV coverage: How to watch Round 2

How to watch the 2026 RBC Heritage on Friday, including full RBC Heritage TV coverage and streaming details for Round 2.
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A yellow golf flag at Harbour Town: 2026 RBC Heritage Friday tee times

2026 RBC Heritage Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings at Harbour Town

Full 2026 RBC Heritage tee times for Friday’s second round at Harbour Town, featuring Max Homa, Jordan Spieth and more.

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