Rory McIlroy's Tee Time Draws Major Interest At Masters 2026
Rory McIlroys Tee Time Draws Major Interest At Masters 2026...
Golf fans across the U.S. are eagerly tracking Rory McIlroy's tee time today at the 2026 Masters Tournament. The four-time major champion is scheduled to begin his second round at Augusta National at 1:48 PM ET, paired with Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler.
Interest spiked after McIlroy shot an opening-round 68 on Thursday, putting him three strokes behind leader Ludvig Ã…berg. The Northern Irishman is attempting to complete the career Grand Slam with a Masters victory, a feat that has eluded him throughout his storied career.
Google search trends show "when does Rory tee off today" queries surged 320% this morning, particularly in golf-heavy states like Florida, Texas and California. The timing coincides with many Americans planning their workday around watching the tournament's marquee group.
Augusta National's official app has seen record traffic for tee time notifications. Tournament organizers added extra grandstand seating near the first tee in anticipation of large crowds following McIlroy's group.
Sportsbooks report heavy betting action on McIlroy, whose odds improved from 12-1 to 8-1 after his strong start. A win would make him just the sixth player in history to complete the modern Grand Slam, joining golf's most elite company.
The second round airs live on ESPN from 3-7:30 PM ET, with featured group coverage beginning at 9:15 AM ET on Masters.com. McIlroy's performance today could determine whether he enters the weekend as a legitimate contender or faces another Masters disappointment.
