AUGUSTA, Ga. – The lights above the Augusta National driving range illuminated an empty, serene scene, hours after the final putt was struck and long since its 91 competitors had packed up and left.

Rory McIlroy is tied for first after Day 1 of the Masters. Logan Whitton / Augusta National / Getty Images Golf Briefing ⛳ | This is The Athletic’s daily newsletter for the 2026 Masters. Sign up here ...

AUGUSTA — The Masters looked like a runaway through two days. It became fascinating in the third round, then provided intrigue throughout Sunday until it reached the result that seemed likeliest ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The 2026 Masters began with 91 players vying for the coveted title of Masters champion and the green jacket that comes with it. In the end, the man who entered Augusta National Golf ...

The iconic green jacket still defines the Masters — but the prize money has never been greater. This year’s winner will take home a record $4.5 million, a payday that separates sharply from the rest ...

Several golfers with Georgia ties are chasing the leaders heading into the final round of the Masters. Augusta University alum Patrick Reed and Macon native Russell Henley lead the local pack in ninth ...

Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, securing a $4.5 million prize from a record $22.5 million purse. The total prize money for the 2026 tournament was the largest in Masters history, increasing by $1.5 ...

As mentioned, the limited field at the Masters Tournament means that the payouts are massive. The top 39 players in the field all clear $100,000 for the week, while the top four all take home more ...

The 2026 Masters champion will receive a record $4.5 million payout from a total prize purse of $22.5 million. Defending champion Rory McIlroy held a six-shot lead at one point as he vies to become ...

The first ever Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club was held in 1934. Since its inception, there has only ever been three individuals to win the Masters tournament in consecutive years.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters on Sunday, he'll walk away with $4.5 million. That's up from the $4.2 million he won last year. The ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler’s bid to win a third Masters in five years came to an unofficial close Friday. Scheffler, the No. 1-ranked player in the world, is still in the tournament, it’s just ...