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When does Rory McIlroy tee off today? 2026 Masters Round 4 schedule, tee times
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Rory McIlroy is scheduled to tee off today during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament. Follow live updates for scores and leaderboard changes.
When does Rory McIlroy tee off today? 2026 Masters Round 4 schedule, tee times
Follow along with live updates of all the final-round action at the Masters Tournament.
Rory McIlroy got his long-awaited, hard-earned breakthrough at Augusta National Golf Club last year when he won his first-ever Masters and completed the career Grand Slam.
This year, he’s looking to make a different kind of history.
REQUIRED READING: Masters leaderboard, tee times, live updates, how to watch final round
McIlroy enters the final round of the Masters tied with Cameron Young for the lead at 11-under par. Should he pull out the victory Sunday, McIlroy would become only the fourth golfer ever to win the Masters in back-to-back years.
McIlroy had been in a much more enviable position 24 hours earlier, with a 6-stroke lead after the second round, the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history.
Here’s what you need to know about McIlroy heading into his final round at the Masters:
The weekend arrives with the leaderboard tightening and pressure rising at Augusta National.
These images follow Rory McIlroy as he begins Saturday in the hunt at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy tees off on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy walks up the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy misses a putt on the first green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the seventh green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the second hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot at the tournament practice area during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy chips onto the fourth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the first hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy walk down the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the third green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks at his ball on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the eighth tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Sam Burns of the United States walk the eighth fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland moves an obstruction out of the way on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the rules official on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland asks patrons to move on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Patrons watch as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 16th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 12th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 12th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 13th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 12th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his caddie Harry Diamond walks over the Hogan Bridge to the 12th hole green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
The weekend arrives with the leaderboard tightening and pressure rising at Augusta National.
These images follow Rory McIlroy as he begins Saturday in the hunt at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
The weekend arrives with the leaderboard tightening and pressure rising at Augusta National.
These images follow Rory McIlroy as he begins Saturday in the hunt at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy tees off on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy walks up the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy misses a putt on the first green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the seventh green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the second hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot at the tournament practice area during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy chips onto the fourth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the first hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy walk down the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the third green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks at his ball on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the eighth tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Sam Burns of the United States walk the eighth fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland moves an obstruction out of the way on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the rules official on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland asks patrons to move on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Patrons watch as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 16th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 12th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 12th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 13th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 12th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his caddie Harry Diamond walks over the Hogan Bridge to the 12th hole green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy tee time today
McIlroy is scheduled to tee off at 2:25 p.m. ET at Augusta National Golf Club.
He’ll be playing in a two-person group with Cameron Young, with whom he’s tied for the 54-hole lead.
Masters leaderboard
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young are tied atop the leaderboard at the Masters, with both at 11-under par. Sam Burns is one stroke behind them, at 10-under, while Shane Lowry is in fourth place at 9-under.
Here’s a look at the top 10 of the leaderboard at the Masters and accompanying tee times:
All times Eastern
- T-1. Rory McIlroy, -11 (2:25 p.m.)
- T-1. Cameron Young, -11 (2:25 p.m.)
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- Sam Burns, -10 (2:14 p.m.)
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- Shane Lowry, -9 (2:14 p.m.)
- T-5. Jason Day, -8 (2:03 p.m.)
- T-5. Justin Rose, -8 (2:03 p.m.)
- T-7. Scottie Scheffler, -7 (1:52 p.m.)
- T-7. Haotong Li, -7 (1:52 p.m.)
- T-9. Patrick Cantlay, -6 (1:41 p.m.)
- T-9. Russell Henley, -6 (1:41 p.m.)
- T-9. Patrick Reed, -6 (1:30 p.m.)
To see the full leaderboard, click here.
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Masters repeat champions
McIlroy is aiming to become only the fourth golfer to ever win the Masters in consecutive years.
The three who have managed the feat are Jack Nicklaus (1965-66), Nick Faldo (1989-90) and Tiger Woods (2001-02).
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What time does Rory McIlroy tee off today? 2026 Masters schedule, leaderboard
Q&A
What time does Rory McIlroy tee off today at the 2026 Masters?
Rory McIlroy's tee time for the final round of the 2026 Masters is scheduled for today at 1:30 PM ET.
What is Rory McIlroy aiming for at the 2026 Masters?
This year, Rory McIlroy is looking to make history by defending his title after winning his first Masters last year.
Where is the 2026 Masters Tournament being held?
The 2026 Masters Tournament is being held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
How can I follow live updates of the 2026 Masters Tournament?
You can follow live updates of the 2026 Masters Tournament through various sports news websites and their live score updates.
