The Rory v Bryson rivalry reignites as McIlroy looks to defend his Masters crown

When Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters you sensed that a weight lifted off his shoulders, this year he's returning to Augusta looking to go back-to-back. It won't be easy, players like Bryson DeChambeau and two-time champion Scottie Scheffler will no doubt be in the mix. As for the Australians Min Woo Lee goes in as the highest ranked hope and The Chef will be hoping he can cook at Augusta. 

Featured: Mick Warner, journalist, NewsCorp. 

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