The Masters 2026 Final Round: A Thrilling Sunday Showdown at Augusta
Rory McIlroy faces a monumental challenge to retain his green jacket at The Masters 2026, as a stunning Saturday performance from Cameron Young has drawn the pair level atop the leaderboard. Both golfers sit at an impressive -11 under par, setting the stage for a gripping final round at Augusta National.
Contenders Close the Gap on McIlroy
McIlroy, who began the third round with a commanding lead, saw his advantage evaporate after a spectacular round of 65 from Cameron Young. Young, fresh off a victory at The Players Championship earlier this year, showcased his skill to join McIlroy in a tie for the lead. The competition remains fierce, with eight players within four shots of the coveted green jacket.
Sam Burns, Shane Lowry—who electrified the crowd with a hole-in-one—Jason Day, and Justin Rose are all within three strokes of the leaders. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler is just one shot further back after posting a scintillating 65 of his own, ensuring a packed field of contenders for Sunday's finale.
Fourth Round Tee Times at Augusta National
Here are the complete tee times for the final round of The Masters 2026 on Sunday, 12 April. All times are listed in British Summer Time (BST), with nationalities noted for international players.
- 2:06pm: Aaron Rai (England); Charl Schwartzel (South Africa)
- 2:17pm: Gary Woodland; Kurt Kitayama
- 2:28pm: Jon Rahm (Spain); Sergio Garcia (Spain)
- 2:39pm: Si Woo Kim (Korea); Rasmus Hojgaard (Denmark)
- 2:50pm: Keegan Bradley; Dustin Johnson
- 3:01pm: Matt McCarty; Corey Conners (Canada)
- 3:12pm: Viktor Hovland (Norway); Justin Thomas
- 3:23pm: Alex Noren (Sweden); Maverick McNealy
- 3:45pm: Adam Scott (Australia); Marco Penge (England)
- 3:56pm: Harris English; Samuel Stevens
- 4:07pm: Brian Harman; Jordan Spieth
- 4:18pm: Sungjae Im (Korea); Hideki Matsuyama (Japan)
- 4:29pm: Sepp Straka (Austria); Jacob Bridgeman
- 4:40pm: Chris Gotterup; Kristoffer Reitan (Norway)
- 4:51pm: Michael Brennan; Max Homa
- 5:13pm: Nick Taylor (Canada); Matt Fitzpatrick (England)
- 5:24pm: Ludvig Aberg (Sweden); Brian Campbell
- 5:35pm: Tyrrell Hatton (England); Tommy Fleetwood (England)
- 5:46pm: Brooks Koepka; Wyndham Clark
- 5:57pm: Ryan Gerard; Xander Schauffele
- 6:08pm: Jake Knapp; Ben Griffin
- 6:30pm: Patrick Reed; Collin Morikawa
- 6:41pm: Patrick Cantlay; Russell Henley
- 6:52pm: Scottie Scheffler; Haotong Li (China)
- 7:03pm: Jason Day (Australia); Justin Rose (England)
- 7:14pm: Sam Burns; Shane Lowry (Ireland)
- 7:25pm: Cameron Young; Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland)
How to Watch The Masters 2026 on TV in the UK
Golf fans in the United Kingdom can catch all the action from The Masters 2026 on Sky Sports. Coverage begins with Masters breakfast at 2:30pm BST, providing early insights and analysis. Featured Group action and updates from around the course will be available on Sky Sports Golf until 5:00pm BST, when the global broadcast window opens.
For enhanced viewing, Sky Sports+ will offer live coverage of the Featured Holes and Amen Corner, starting at 5:00pm BST on Saturday and 4:45pm BST on Sunday. Viewers can access this coverage by subscribing to Sky or using NOW with a day or month pass. Additionally, Independent Sport will host a live blog with real-time scores, breaking news, and expert reaction throughout the event.
As the final round unfolds, the battle for the green jacket promises high drama, with McIlroy and Young leading a star-studded field into what could be one of the most memorable Sundays in Masters history.
