McIlroy Defends Masters Title Amid Early Struggles

Rory McIlroy kicked off his title defense at the Masters 2026 with Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Reed impressing in the opening round. Meanwhile, Carlos Ortiz is struggling after a nightmare start of 5-7-5-4-6 (+7 through five holes).

The tournament marks the 30th anniversary of Greg Norman's notable achievement at Augusta National.