Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026, as captured by IndyStar photojournalist Grace Smith.
Key points
Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament
Event took place on April 12, 2026
Location was Augusta National Golf Club
Grace Smith is the photojournalist covering the event
Mentioned in this story
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Back-to-back action from the Masters Tournament with IndyStar photojournalist Grace Smith
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green after winning after winning the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Keegan Bradley chips onto the no. 15 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Stephanie Haywood, 48, of Knoxville, Tenn., shows off her Masters-themed nails near the 14th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tom McKibbin smiles after skipping the ball across the water on the 16th hole during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Q&A
Who won the Masters Tournament in 2026?
Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament in 2026.
Where was the 2026 Masters Tournament held?
The 2026 Masters Tournament was held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
What date did Rory McIlroy win the Masters Tournament?
Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament on April 12, 2026.
Who is Grace Smith and what is her role in the Masters Tournament?
Grace Smith is a photojournalist for IndyStar who covered the Masters Tournament.
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Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Akshay Bhatia putts on the no. 1 green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama walks to the no. 16 tee during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; William (left), 8, and Charles Hatsfelt, 4, of Baton Rouge, La., eat a snack while watching the action on Amen Corner during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy tees off on the 18th tee during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; J.J. Spaun hits onto the no. 2 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Victoria Walling, 31, of Lake Charles, La., shows off her homemade Masters-themed dress during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Kaylee Still, 25, of Wilmington, N.C., walks to the 15th hole after visiting a nearby concessions area during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons clap as Rory McIlroy finishes his round during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler walks up to the fifth green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ophelia Martin (right), 9, of Athens, Ga., talks with her brother and sister from a courtesy phone near the fourth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young reacts after missing a putt on the 16th green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; A patron looks toward the 12th green through a pair of binoculars during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons watch as Rory McIlroy putts on the 16th green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green after winning after winning the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green after winning after winning the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Keegan Bradley chips onto the no. 15 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Stephanie Haywood, 48, of Knoxville, Tenn., shows off her Masters-themed nails near the 14th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tom McKibbin smiles after skipping the ball across the water on the 16th hole during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Akshay Bhatia putts on the no. 1 green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama walks to the no. 16 tee during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; William (left), 8, and Charles Hatsfelt, 4, of Baton Rouge, La., eat a snack while watching the action on Amen Corner during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy tees off on the 18th tee during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; J.J. Spaun hits onto the no. 2 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Victoria Walling, 31, of Lake Charles, La., shows off her homemade Masters-themed dress during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Kaylee Still, 25, of Wilmington, N.C., walks to the 15th hole after visiting a nearby concessions area during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons clap as Rory McIlroy finishes his round during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler walks up to the fifth green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ophelia Martin (right), 9, of Athens, Ga., talks with her brother and sister from a courtesy phone near the fourth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young reacts after missing a putt on the 16th green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; A patron looks toward the 12th green through a pair of binoculars during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
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IndyStar photographer Grace Smith was at the Masters Tournament. Check out her photos
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons watch as Rory McIlroy putts on the 16th green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
The sun slipped through the trees and onto the first hole at Augusta National Golf Club as patrons watched golfers silently. I stood there smiling, excited to continue wandering the course and photograph the Masters Tournament as part of Imagn Images' visual team.
Five photojournalists and three visual editors documented Rory McIlroy's second consecutive win as he finished at 12-under par. It was a week full of talent, inspiration and a little laughter.
As the sun went down on the final day in Augusta, patrons celebrated as McIlroy walked off the 18th green of Augusta National Golf Club. Making photos among the patrons, I let it sink in. It's incredibly special to document the passion and personality behind athletes like McIlroy, and I am beyond grateful for these opportunities.
