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2026 Masters second-round tee times and groups for Friday

Catch Rory McIlroy, Sam Burns and a full slate of second-round pairings at Augusta National.
Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta. McIlroy will be among the final groups Friday as the 2026 Masters continues in Georgia. (Jason Getz/AJC)
Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta. McIlroy will be among the final groups Friday as the 2026 Masters continues in Georgia. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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AUGUSTA — The Masters got off to a rousing start in Thursday’s first round, with defending champion Rory McIlroy claiming a share of the lead with a 5-under 67.

He’ll be one of the focal points Friday, when he’s in one of the last groups on the course, teeing off at 1:44 p.m. with Cameron Young and Thomasville amateur Mason Howell.

Sam Burns, the other first-round co-leader, tees off in the second round at 12:32 p.m., along with Cameron Smith and Jake Knapp.

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Rod Beard is the Senior Sports Editor for pro sports at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joining the team after 20-plus years at The Detroit News, where he was a beat writer for the Pistons for seven years, after five years covering the Michigan men's basketball team.

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