2026 Masters Leaders Preview | Young and McIlroy Tied at 11-Under

About this episode

The episode previews the final round of the 2026 Masters, focusing on the leaders Cam Young and Rory McIlroy, their performance, and the conditions affecting the tournament.

McConnell Golf presents ROAD TO AUGUSTA: Sunday Morning Roundtable with Scott Michaux | 2026 Masters Final-Round PreviewAfter a rollercoaster Saturday at the 2026 Masters, the host previews Sunday's final round with Scott Michaux of Global Golf Post. They review the tee times and leaderboard, with Cam Young and Rory McIlroy tied at 11-under, Sam Burns and Shane Lowry at 9-under, and contenders including Justin Rose, Jason Day, Scottie Scheffler, and Haotong Li within four shots. The discussion focuses on Young and McIlroy leading despite erratic driving, Young’s pause-at-the-top swing, expected fan support for McIlroy versus the American Young, and how hot, dry conditions and a potentially firmer, faster course could affect scoring after a record-low third-round average. They also touch on Irish viewing atmospheres, brief golf trivia, and the uncertainty surrounding Sunday's shootout and the historical stakes for McIlroy.00:00 Saturday Recap and Tee Times01:33 Leaders Wild Driving03:06 Cam Young Swing Pause04:32 Ireland Watching Rory and Shane05:53 Who Augusta Crowds Back07:27 Heat and Firming Course09:26 Carolina Golf Trivia10:36 Sponsor Spotlight McConnell Golf12:06 Sunday…

People in this episode

Guest: Scott Michaux

Topics covered

• 2026 Masters
• golf preview
• final round
• leaderboard analysis
• player performance
• fan support
• course conditions

Keywords

• 2026 Masters
• Cam Young
• Rory McIlroy
• golf
• final round
• leaderboard
• course conditions
• fan support
• Scott Michaux

Sponsors

McConnell Golf

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Global Golf Post

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