The 2026 Masters is underway at Augusta National Golf Club, with a tightly packed leaderboard emerging as some of golf's biggest names begin their campaigns.
As of 11:10 AM ET, Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Reed are tied for the top spot, both with a score of -3 after four holes.
Other notable players are close behind, including José María Olazábal, Kurt Kitayama, and Akshay Bhatia, all tied for third place.
Tournament favorites Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are also making their moves, with Scheffler entering as the world No. 1 and betting favorite, and McIlroy looking to defend his title after completing a historic career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters.
McIlroy's 2025 triumph marked a breakthrough after years of near-misses, but the depth of this year's field presents a fresh test as he aims for back-to-back titles.
The 2026 Masters runs from April 9 to April 12, with coverage available on Amazon Prime Video, ESPN, Paramount+, and CBS.
