Masters 2026 Practice Round: McIlroy And Scheffler Fine-Tune Ahead Of Augusta Par 3 Contest
The Masters 2026 golf tournament practice rounds took place on Tuesday ahead of the Augusta National Par 3 Contest on April 8. Defending champion Rory McIlroy returned to Augusta after a relaxed stay at the venue over the weekend. The Northern Irish golfer, who is the current Green Jacket holder, had a good practice session and even gave away his gloves to a young fan. Scottie Scheffler, despite his poor results of late, remained one of the tournament favourites and practised extensively around the Amen Corner. Former Masters winner John Rahm was also present during practice, as were Tommy Fleetwood and Xander Schauffele.
Scottie Scheffler putts on the 16th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Jordan Spieth chips to the green on the seventh hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
Jacob Bridgeman hits from the bunker on the 13th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/David J. Phillip
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the trees on the 18th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, skips a ball on the 16th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Ethan Fang hits from the fairway on the 10th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Max Homa walks on the 14th green during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
Matt McCarty hits his tee shot on the sixth hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
Sungjae Im, of South Korea, chips to the green on the 16th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
Jake Knapp hits from the fairway on the 13th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo: AP/David J. Phillip
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