McIlroy Groups With Cameron Young and Amateur Howell at Masters
Key Takeaways
- McIlroy defends title in a threeball with Cameron Young and Mason Howell.
- Mason Howell is US Amateur champion selected to play alongside McIlroy.
- The Masters marks its 90th edition at Augusta National.
Opening Tee Times
Defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy will begin his title defense at Augusta National in a group with Cameron Young and 18-year-old amateur Mason Howell.
“- Published Rory McIlroy will get the defence of his Masters title under way at 15:31 BST on Thursday, 9 April when the 90th edition of the first major of the year begins”
McIlroy will tee off at 10:31 a.m. local time on Thursday.
Howell became the third-youngest U.S. Amateur champion in history.
World number one Scottie Scheffler will start at 1:44 p.m. alongside Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland.
Marquee Groups
Matt Fitzpatrick will tee off with Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele.
Justin Rose starts his 21st Masters alongside Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka.
The field of 91 players includes former champions and top-ranked players.
Korean Contingent
South Korea will be represented by Kim Si-woo and Im Sung-jae.
“Mason Howell arrived at the par-3 6th hole at Augusta National on Monday and sent his tee shot into the cool Georgia sky”
Kim will make his ninth Masters appearance after missing out in 2025.
Im will make his seventh consecutive appearance.
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