What to know about 2026 Masters: Tiger Woods, LIV players, best bets
Tiger Woods availability is among the many things to know about the 2026 Masters.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The first major of the year on the men's golf calendar will have fans from around the world focused on Augusta National Golf Club, as the famous venue hosts the 90th Masters , with the tournament running from April 9-12. Practice rounds begin Monday, April 6, with the Par 3 Contest set for Wednesday, the day before the first round begins.
Will five-time champion Tiger Woods tee it up? Who has the best odds to win the 2026 Masters? Here are five things to watch in Augusta this week.
Is Tiger Woods playing in the 2026 Masters? While the five-time champion made his TGL debut in late March, Tiger Woods has officially withdrawn from the 2026 Masters. Woods was in a car accident and charged with DUI near his Florida home in late March.
He previously said he’d attend the Champions Dinner, but that too will not happen. His last Masters start came in 2024. Rory McIlroy looking to be first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger The last Masters champion to successfully defend his title was the aforementioned Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002.