McIlroy was a portrait of carefree and relaxed, which isn’t to say he doesn’t want to win another Masters or that he won’t orchestrate a rare repeat, but the pressure of trying to go back-to-back is nothing like trying to shake the label of being the best active golfer to never win a Masters.

Shane Lowry joins his close friend and defending champion Rory McIlroy in searching for success at The Masters. The first major championship of the 2026 season has arrived at Augusta National, the site of McIlroy’s famous playoff win over Justin Rose in 2025.

Tuesday at the Masters means everyone is talking about one of the best Masters traditions that only a select few get to participate in: the Champions Dinner.

Rory McIlroy commissioned a pencil drawing of his reaction to achieving a carer Grand Slam by winning the 2025 Masters Tournament.

Rory McIlroy is trying to become the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods did it in 2001 and 2002.

Rory McIlroy was all smiles as he hosted his Masters Champions Dinner, 12 months after watching on jealously from the Augusta National car park

There were some questions about whether last year's Masters winner would be ready to go this year amid a back injury, but Rory McIlroy ensured fans he's going into the tournament healthy.

Tiger Woods’ former coach drops a bold Rory McIlroy prediction just hours before the 2026 Masters.

McIlroy was a “very gracious and humble champion,” according to Larry Mize. For Mark O’Meara, who was paired with McIlroy when he won his first pro title at the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic, McIlroy “showed tremendous honor to be in that room.”

The Champions Dinner kicks off the Masters. Defending champion Rory McIlroy will host a dinner with nods to his past and present for prior winners.

As the 2026 Masters gets underway, Rory McIlroy's dramatic win a year ago remains the top headline.

In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at the re-centering move in Rory McIlroy's swing that you should copy.