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Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns Lead After First Round of 2026 Masters Tournament
Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns finished the opening round at five-under par to share the lead at Augusta National. Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose sit at two-under par, while Patrick Reed, Jason Day and Kurt Kitayama are tied at three-under. No LIV Golf players broke par, and Robert MacIntyre faces a reprimand for an on-course gesture.
Apr 10, 4:27 AM·1m read3 sources
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the field finished under par on Thursday.
LIV Golf participants did not break par.
A player shot over par and faces a reprimand from tournament officials. This incident occurred during the opening round.
“— A player, April 10, 2026 (GB News)”
Officials noted that the course conditions became firm in the afternoon, making play challenging. The player trails the leaders entering the second round.
The second round begins Friday, with early tee times in the afternoon BST. Notable pairings include players at various times BST. Later groups feature players at later times BST. The cut after 36 holes will be the top 50 players and ties, plus anyone within 10 strokes of the lead.
Weekend coverage starts earlier, with the global broadcast window opening in the evening BST for rounds three and four. UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports from the afternoon BST on Friday.
