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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 Round 4

Fred S. Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters, gets ready to place the green jacket on 2026 winner Rory McIlroy after the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the Masters by raising the Masters Trophy at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy wipes away a tear at the Green Jacket ceremony at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates at the Green Jacket ceremony at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fred S. Ridley (left), Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters, and 2026 winner Rory McIlroy with the Masters Trophy at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fred S. Ridley (left), Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters, and 2026 winner Rory McIlroy pose with the Masters Trophy at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fred S. Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters, places the green jacket on 2026 winner Rory McIlroy at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates with his his father Gerry McIlroy at the Green Jacket ceremony at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The family of 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy, including wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy, at the Green Jacket ceremony at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fred S. Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, at the Green Jacket ceremony at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose greets patrons as he walks off the course during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy walks toward his ball in the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Patrons head towards the exit as the 2026 Masters comes to a close at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond greet Cameron Young at the end pf the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond celebrate winning the 2026 Masters after the final round at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Patrons head toward the exit as the 2026 Masters comes to a close at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond celebrate winning the 2026 Masters during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters after the final round at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters during the final round at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy gets ready to putt on 18th hole during final round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters after the final round at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters during the final round at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A patron waits for players to come through on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Conner Doyle maintains the main scoreboard near the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Workers maintain the main scoreboard near the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Conner Doyle maintains the main scoreboard near the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Sungjae Im chips onto the eighth green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Ben Griffin on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jessica Dowdy, of Augusta, wears a hat made by her mom during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jake Knapp on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Ryan Gerard on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Xander Schauffele on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Xander Schauffele hits out of a bunker onto the second green during the final round of the Masters, at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Collin Morikawa looks towaards the green from the bunker on the first hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Patrick Reed hits from the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Ben Griffin chips onto the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jake Knapp reacts after his putt on the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrick Cantlay hits to the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Russell Henley hits from the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Haotong Li on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Collin Morikawa chips out of the bunker onto the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrick Reed chips to the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Justin Rose from the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jason Day hits from the bunker on the first hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Russell Henley chips to the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A ladybug lands on a patron's bag during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The pairing of Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy walk down the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young and caddie Kyle Sterbinsky walk down the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond walk down the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy (left) and Cameron Young on the first hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young walk down the first fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler hands his putter to caddie Ted Scott on the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Justin Rose chips to the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jason Day chips to the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy prepares to putt on the first green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy reacts to a missed putt on the first green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose reacts to a putt on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrons crowd the hill to watch Justin Rose putt on the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Justin Rose prepares to putt on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Shane Lowry reacts to making a putt on the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A patron in a sunhat talks to a person on the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Shane Lowry chips to the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A young patron holds Jason Day's broken tee, given to him by an official on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young on the second fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young approach the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy hits from the bunker on the second fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy were tied going into the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Cameron Young and caddie Kyle Sterbinsky head to the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Cameron Young lines up a putt on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Cameron Young reacts to a birdie putt on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Cameron Young chips to the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Sam Burns follows his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Sam Burns tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young places his ball on the fourth tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy heads to the fourth tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy chooses a club for the fourth tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young and caddie Kyle Sterbinsky walk down the fourth fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy walks down the fourth fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler and patrons react after he made a putt on the sixth green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy walks up to the fourth tee and smiles as patrons cheer during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Haotong Li lines up a putt on the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose walks up to the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose follows his shot from the rough on the seventh hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose walks up to the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jason Day hits out of the bunker on the seventh hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Sam Burns walks to the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Sam Burns reacts to missing a birdie putt on the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Shane Lowry walks to the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young leads Rory McIlroy going into the seventh hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young walk up the seventh fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young with a shot from the seventh fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young lines up a putt on the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy waits to putt on the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy reacts to missing a putt on the sixth green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrons watch the leaders on the sixth tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy reacts to missing a putt on the sixth green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Cameron Young putts on the sixth green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy reacts after a birdie putt on the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Patrons watch Cameron Young tee off on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose hits to the green from the 10th fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Justin Rose acknowledges applause as he walks to the 10th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Tyrrell Hatton chips to the 11th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Tyrrell Hatton greets Tommy Fleetwood at the end of the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Young golf fans try to greet Tyrrell Hatton as he comes off the 18th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Tyrrell Hatton and caddie Hugo Dobson at the end of their final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Justin Rose on the 11th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose follows his tee shot on the 12th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose tees off on the 12th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose walks to the 12th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Russell Henley reacts to a missed putt on the 12th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Shane Lowry tees off on No. 12 during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Sam Burns tees off on No. 12 during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy putts on the 11th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scoreboard workers watch Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy tee off on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy heads to the 12th tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy tees off on the 12th tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young tees off on the 12th tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy looks back as he walks over a bridge headed to the 12th tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young walk to the 12th tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy prepares to putt on the 12th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler hits from the 15th fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

A manual adjustment of the scoreboard during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler follows his shot from the 15th fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scott walk to the 16th tee after a birdie on No. 15 during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Patrons react after Scottie Scheffler's score is updated following a birdie on the 16th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Russell Henley chips onto the 18th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Russell Henley greets his caddie Andrew Sanders at the end of the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Justin Rose putts on the 15th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose tees off on the 16th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Sam Burns prepares to hit from the fairway on the 15th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy sinks a birdie putt on the 12th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy walks to the 15th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young on the 15th fairway during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose reacts to a putt on the 15th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rory McIlroy misses a birdie putt on the 15th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler chips to the 18th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Fred S. Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters, gets ready to place the green jacket on 2026 winner Rory McIlroy after the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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