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First Round Preview of the 2026 Masters | Augusta National

By TERRY LYONS, EDITOR of Digital Sports Desk

AUGUSTA - Defending champion Rory McIlroy is making his 18th start at the Masters Tournament following his win in 2025, one of eight Top-10s he’s carded at Augusta National. With his victory last year, past winner of the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open Championship became the sixth player to complete…