McIlroy and Young Lead as Final Round of 2026 Masters Gets Underway

53 articles · Updated · PGA TOUR · Apr 11

The final round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National tees off Sunday, with Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young sharing the lead at 11-under.
McIlroy and Young will play in the last pairing at 2:25 p.m. ET, while notable contenders Scottie Scheffler and Shane Lowry follow closely.
McIlroy aims for back-to-back Masters titles, facing a strong field and heightened pressure as he seeks to join an elite group of repeat champions.

After a record lead vanished, can Rory McIlroy's experience still secure the green jacket?

Could Scottie Scheffler's incredible Saturday surge lead to a historic Masters comeback victory?

Is Cameron Young's remarkable momentum enough to claim his first major title at Augusta?

With Augusta playing 'crispy,' what tactical decisions will define the final round's champion?

Beyond the tied leaders, which dark horse contender is best positioned to make a dramatic Sunday charge?