The final round of the Masters Tournament concluded Sunday at Augusta National, where Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters at 12-under par after a dramatic finish.
McIlroy, who entered the day with a strong lead, held off a crowded leaderboard that included Scottie Scheffler and multiple contenders, closing out the victory as the final round delivered one of the more competitive Sunday finishes in recent tournament history. Now, the green jacket is his — along with the winner’s share of the Masters prize purse.
Masters 2026 Final Round Leaderboard Updates
(Updates will be added here throughout the day — most recent at the top)
6:55 p.m. ET: Rory McIlroy Wins 2026 Masters at Augusta National
Rory McIlroy has won the 2026 Masters, finishing at 12-under par to secure the green jacket at Augusta National.
McIlroy held off Scottie Scheffler, who finished second at 11-under, while Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, and Justin Rose tied for third at 10-under.
After carrying the lead into the final holes on Sunday, McIlroy closed out the round at Augusta National to secure the victory.
6:38 p.m. ET: Rory McIlroy Holds Two-Shot Lead Heading to Final Hole at Augusta
Rory McIlroy is one hole away from a Masters title, holding the outright lead at 13-under par through 17 holes at Augusta National.
McIlroy maintains a two-shot advantage over Scottie Scheffler, who has completed his round at 11-under, while Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, and Justin Rose have all finished at 10-under.
With only the 18th hole remaining, McIlroy controls his path to victory, needing a steady finish to secure the green jacket at Augusta National.
6:25 p.m. ET: Rory McIlroy Opens Three-Shot Lead With Two Holes Remaining
Rory McIlroy has moved within two holes of a Masters title, stretching his advantage to 13-under par through 16 holes at Augusta National.
McIlroy now leads by three shots over Scottie Scheffler, who has finished his round at 10-under, while Tyrrell Hatton and Russell Henley have also posted 10-under in the clubhouse.
Further back, Justin Rose sits at 10-under through 16 holes, while earlier contenders including Sam Burns and Cameron Young have fallen off the lead pace.
With McIlroy now standing on the doorstep of victory, the tournament has shifted from a tightly packed final-round battle to a closing test over Augusta National’s final two holes.
5:55 p.m. ET: Rory McIlroy Leads by Two as Final Round Tightens Late
Rory McIlroy remains in control at Augusta National, sitting at 13-under par through 14 holes in the final round of the Masters.
The margin, however, has narrowed slightly. Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose are both at 11-under, with Scheffler through 16 holes and Rose through 15.
Tyrrell Hatton has posted 10-under in the clubhouse, while Russell Henley is also at 10-under through 17.
With a two-shot lead and four holes remaining, McIlroy remains the player to beat, but the pressure is building as multiple contenders close in entering Augusta National’s final stretch.
5:35 p.m. ET: Rory McIlroy Extends Lead as Final Round Enters Closing Stretch
Rory McIlroy has taken firm control of the Masters down the stretch on Sunday, moving to 12-under par through 12 holes to hold the outright lead at Augusta National.
Behind him, Tyrrell Hatton has already posted a clubhouse score of 10-under, while Russell Henley also sits at 10-under through 16 holes.
Justin Rose remains in the hunt at 10-under through 13, while Cameron Young has slipped slightly off the lead pace at 10-under through 10.
With McIlroy now holding a two-shot advantage, the tournament is beginning to tilt in his favor — but with several contenders still on the course and holes remaining, the pressure remains firmly on heading into the final stretch at Augusta National.
5:15 p.m. ET: Rory McIlroy Takes Solo Lead as Final Round Tightens at Augusta
The leaderboard has shifted again at Augusta National, with Rory McIlroy moving into the solo lead during the final round of the 2026 Masters.
McIlroy sits at 11-under par through 11 holes, holding a one-shot advantage over a tightly packed group of contenders.
Tyrrell Hatton has posted 10-under after completing his round, while Russell Henley is also at 10-under through 14 holes.
Justin Rose, who led earlier in the afternoon, is now at 10-under through 12, and Cameron Young matches that number through 11.
With multiple players within one shot of the lead, the final round remains wide open as the leaders continue through the closing stretch at Augusta National.
4:45 p.m. ET: Justin Rose Holds Lead as McIlroy Closes the Gap on Back Nine
The final round at Augusta National continues to tighten, with Justin Rose maintaining the lead as the contenders move deeper into their rounds.
Rose sits at 12-under par through 10 holes, holding a narrow advantage as he begins the back nine on Sunday.
Just behind him, Rory McIlroy has moved to 11-under through nine holes, cutting the deficit to a single shot as momentum begins to shift.
Tyrrell Hatton remains at 10-under through 17 holes, while Cameron Young is also at 10-under through nine, keeping both players within striking distance heading into the final stretch.
Further back, Russell Henley sits at 9-under through 12 holes, as the leaderboard continues to compress with several players still in contention.
With Rose now on the back nine and McIlroy gaining ground behind him, the 2026 Masters is shaping into a tightly contested finish at Augusta National.
4:15 p.m. ET: Justin Rose Surges Into Lead as Leaderboard Flips at Augusta
Sunday at Augusta National has taken a dramatic turn, with Justin Rose surging into the lead midway through the final round.
Rose now sits at 12-under par through nine holes, taking advantage of early scoring opportunities to move ahead of the field as the leaders behind him navigate the front nine.
Behind him, Tyrrell Hatton and Russell Henley are both at 10-under, remaining firmly in contention as the round progresses.
The final pairing of Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy has fallen two shots back at 10-under through seven holes, as early momentum has shifted away from the tournament’s co-leaders entering Sunday.
Further back, Scottie Scheffler sits at 9-under, while the rest of the field continues to chase as the tournament begins to take shape heading toward the back nine.
With Rose already in the clubhouse stretch and the leaders approaching Augusta National’s pivotal closing holes, the 2026 Masters is setting up for a tightly contested finish.
3:20 p.m. ET: Cameron Young Moves Ahead Early as Final Round Takes Shape
Sunday’s final round at Augusta National is already seeing early movement, with Cameron Young moving into the lead through the opening stretch.
Young sits at 12-under par through four holes, taking an early advantage as the final pairing begins to separate from the field.
Rory McIlroy, who started the day tied for the lead, is now at 10-under through four holes, two shots back as the leaders settle into their rounds.
Behind them, Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler are both at 9-under, remaining within striking distance as the front nine unfolds.
Justin Rose also sits at 9-under, while Sam Burns is just behind at 10-under after getting his round underway.
With the leaders still early in their final rounds, Augusta National is already beginning to shape the championship, with momentum shifting quickly on the front nine.
2:30 p.m. ET: Final Groups Tee Off as Masters Sunday Gets Underway
The final round of the 2026 Masters is officially in motion, with the tournament’s top contenders now on the course at Augusta National.
The marquee final pairing of Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young teed off at 2:25 p.m. ET, beginning their push for the green jacket after entering Sunday tied for the lead at 11-under par.
Just ahead of them, the penultimate group featuring Sam Burns and Shane Lowry is also underway, while earlier groups including Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose, and Jason Day have already begun their final rounds.
With all of the leaders now on the course, the final round is set for a decisive Sunday afternoon, where Augusta National’s back nine is expected to determine the 2026 Masters champion.
1:40 p.m. ET: Early Scores Come In as Leaders Prepare to Tee Off
With the final groups yet to begin their rounds, Sunday at Augusta National is already underway, as early tee times look to post scores and establish clubhouse targets ahead of the leaders.
Viktor Hovland has been among the more active early players, putting together a steady round to move into red figures for the day, though still well off the lead entering the final stretch of play.
Ludvig Åberg has also gotten off to a solid start, while players like Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa continue their rounds earlier on the course.
Further down the board, golfers including Patrick Reed and Max Homa are looking to build momentum, though the tournament’s outcome will ultimately hinge on the final groups.
Still to come is the marquee pairing of Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young, set to tee off at 2:25 p.m. ET with the Masters title on the line.
As always at Augusta National, early scores can shape the pressure — but the championship will be decided over the closing holes once the leaders make their way onto the course.
Sunday — Pre-Round Update: Final round play is set to begin at Augusta National, with early groups teeing off in the morning and the leaders scheduled for the afternoon.
McIlroy and Young will headline the final pairing, with the tournament expected to be decided over the closing stretch on the back nine.
Final Round Tee Times and Featured Groups
Sunday’s tee sheet is stacked, with contenders spread throughout the afternoon wave as the leaderboard tightens.
Notable tee times (all times ET):
- 1:52 p.m. — Scottie Scheffler, Li Haotong
- 2:03 p.m. — Jason Day, Justin Rose
- 2:14 p.m. — Sam Burns, Shane Lowry
- 2:25 p.m. — Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy
Earlier in the day, players further down the board will look to post low numbers and apply pressure to the leaders before the final groups reach the turn.
Rory McIlroy Faces Sunday Test at Augusta National
McIlroy’s position atop the leaderboard remains the defining storyline entering Sunday, but the margin for error has disappeared.
After building a six-shot lead through 36 holes, McIlroy’s third round unraveled late, including a costly double bogey on the back nine that brought the field back into contention.
He now faces a different challenge — not building a lead, but protecting one under Sunday pressure at Augusta National.
Maintaining composure while capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be critical as he looks to secure a long-awaited Masters victory.
Cameron Young Emerges as Co-Leader
Young enters Sunday tied for the lead alongside McIlroy after a dramatic Round 3 that reshaped the leaderboard.
The American will play in the final pairing of a major for the first time, bringing added pressure into the final round.
With his position at the top of the leaderboard, Young will be a central figure throughout Sunday’s final round.
Who Remains in Contention Entering Sunday?
While the final pairing will command most of the attention, several players remain firmly in the hunt.
Players within a few shots of the lead — including Burns, Lowry, Day and Li — remain in contention entering Sunday.
At Augusta National, momentum can shift quickly, particularly across the closing stretch of the back nine.
What to Watch in the Final Round at Augusta National
- Can McIlroy steady himself and close out the tournament?
- Will Young maintain his position under final-round pressure?
- How quickly can the chasing pack apply pressure?
- Which player posts the clubhouse lead first?
- Will Augusta’s back nine once again decide the tournament?
Masters 2026 Final Round Leaderboard: Live Updates from Augusta National