Masters tournament
Coverage of Masters tournament in the Nexus archive.
- Rory McIlroy wins second straight Masters Tournament
Rory McIlroy secured his second consecutive Masters Tournament victory by defeating Scottie Scheffler by one stroke. The win marks his second straight green jacket. Jim Axelrod provided additional coverage.
- From garden gnomes to mahjong sets, Masters tournament to rake in about $70M in merch
The Masters golf tournament is projected to generate $70 million in merchandise sales during the 2026 event, surpassing the annual revenue of the Atlanta Braves. High demand for exclusive in-person items like garden gnomes and mahjong sets drives the surge, with prices often exceeding retail values on secondary markets.
- Rory McIlroy has a 6-shot lead entering the 3rd round of the Masters. Can anyone make it close?
Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by six strokes after 36 holes, with potential scenarios ranging from a dominant win to a collapse. Other top contenders include Patrick Reed, Tyrrell Hatton, and Bryson DeChambeau, while DeChambeau missed the cut due to poor performance.