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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 tournament starts
Honorary starters Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson launched play for the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Defending champion Rory McIlroy is tied for first with Sam Burns after the first round.
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Sam Burns tees off on the 17th green Thursday. He ended the day tied for first with Rory McIlroy. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 tournament starts
Honorary starters Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson launched play for the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
PHOTOS: Masters Par 3 Contest brings player's families to Augusta National
Masters week continues with the Par 3 Contest as players' families and friends walk the par-3 course with them at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Masters Practice Rounds continue
Several contenders and patrons descend on Augusta National Golf Club at the Masters for the second day of practice rounds on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
PHOTOS: Masters practice rounds begin
Golfers and golf fans descend on Augusta National for the first practice round of the 2026 Masters tournament.
