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McIlroy Defends Masters Title

Published April 9, 2026 · Updated April 9, 2026 · The Guardian

Rory McIlroy begins his title defence at Augusta National while Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Reed make strong starts in the first round.

Rory McIlroy is looking to defend his Masters title at Augusta National, with Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Reed impressing in the early stages of the first round. Meanwhile, Carlos Ortiz is struggling after a nightmare start, sitting at +7 through just five holes with three bogeys and two double bogeys.

The tournament marks the 30th anniversary of a significant moment in Masters history, though the reference is cut off in the feed.

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