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Rory McIlroy Returns to Augusta, Preps for Title Defense

3/8/2026

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Rory McIlroy returned to Augusta National Golf Club for the first time since winning the Masters.
He played a round with his father and Augusta chairman Fred Ridley, attempting to recreate his iconic 15th-hole shot.
He nearly hit an albatross with a 7-iron.
He now shares a locker in the champions' room with Raymond Floyd and Ben Hogan.
He is preparing to defend his Masters title.

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Story summary

Rory McIlroy returned to Augusta National Golf Club for the first time since winning the Masters.
He played a round with his father and Augusta chairman Fred Ridley, attempting to recreate his iconic 15th-hole shot.
He nearly hit an albatross with a 7-iron.
He now shares a locker in the champions' room with Raymond Floyd and Ben Hogan.
He is preparing to defend his Masters title.