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Rory McIlroy is competing for his second consecutive Green Jacket at the 2026 Masters Tournament, currently leading by a record six shots after 36 holes. He is tied with Cameron Young after 54 holes, with only 18 holes remaining.
Sunday at the Masters is here. Rory McIlroy finally won his Green Jacket a year ago after years of coming up short. Will he now win a second one in a row at the 2026 Masters?
Let's find out. McIlroy led by a tournament-record six shots after 36 holes and was tied with Cameron Young after 54 holes. He's now 18 holes away from a second Masters Tournament title.
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Rory McIlroy tees off on the fourth hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
McIlroy is in the final pairing on Sunday at the Masters. He tees off at 2:25 p.m. ET. He is playing alongside Cameron Young in the final round. Both golfers are tied for the lead at 11 under.
Here's a look at majors when Rory McIlroy was at least in a tie for the lead heading into the final round:
| Major | Year | 54‑hole position | Final‑round score | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 2011 | Solo lead (4 shots) | 80 | T‑15 |
| U.S. Open | 2011 | Solo lead (8 shots) | 69 | Won |
| PGA Championship | 2012 | Solo lead (3 shots) | 66 | Won |
| Open Championship | 2014 | Solo lead (6 shots) | 71 | Won |
| PGA Championship | 2014 | Solo lead (1 shot) | 68 | Won |
| Open Championship | 2022 | Tied for lead | 70 | 3 |
| Masters Tournament | 2025 | Solo lead (2 shots) | 73 |
Follow along right here for a Sunday shot-by-shot of McIlroy's final round.
McIlroy is the defending Masters champion and is seeking to become just the fourth to win the tournament in consecutive years. Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods were the first. Woods won his back-to-back in 2001 and 2002.
Featured groups and featured holes coverage starts at 10:15 a.m. ET on Masters.com, the ESPN app, Paramount+. The streaming service has two hours of early-round coverage on the weekend before CBS takes over for five hours.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Rory McIlroy seeks back‑to‑back Masters: Final round start time, updates
Rory McIlroy is currently leading the tournament by a record six shots after 36 holes and is tied with Cameron Young after 54 holes.
The 2026 Masters Tournament can be watched live through various sports broadcasting networks and streaming services that cover golf events.
Rory McIlroy needs to maintain his lead and perform well in the final 18 holes to secure his second consecutive Masters title.

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