The Masters leaderboard spikes as defending champion Rory McIlroy aims to repeat his 2025 playoff win over Justin Rose, the victory that earned a career Grand Slam and made him the first since Tiger Woods to do so. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler arrives as the odds‑on favorite for a third green jacket despite missing the top‑10 in his last three PGA Tour starts.

Cameron Young eyes a breakthrough, hoping to follow his Players Championship victory with a Masters win, while English hopefuls Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood chase the distinction of becoming only the third Englishman to lift the green jacket. The field totals 91 players, kicking off a four‑major swing that runs through July with the PGA Championship, US Open and The Open to follow.

Forecasts promise dry conditions, with temperatures climbing from a cool 23 °C on Thursday to a balmy 29 °C by Sunday, letting players focus on strategy rather than rain delays. Sky Sports begins coverage at 2 pm Thursday, moving to a 4.30 pm start on the weekend, and provides Amen Corner and featured‑group streams on its + channel. Fans can watch every swing live throughout the week.