Augusta National, GA - The Masters' second round unfolded Friday, April 10, 2026, with golfers navigating the storied course under variable conditions. Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns stood as joint leaders after day one, each carding a five-under 67, setting the stage for challengers to make their move. Broadcasts across Amazon Prime and ESPN offered viewers national coverage, with streaming options available via Masters.com, the Masters app, and Fubo.
The leaderboard saw significant movement throughout the day. Xander Schauffele was among those contending early, sharing a tie for first place at two-under par by mid-afternoon. Competitors like Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose were grappling with their scores; Spieth started his second round with a birdie, while Rose dropped a shot on the first hole, bringing him to one-under. Elsewhere, Brooks Koepka demonstrated a strong start to his day, marked by a series of threes on his scorecard.
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Several high-profile names faced challenges in maintaining their positions, with players like Bubba Watson, Bryson DeChambeau, Sungjae Im, and Daniel Berger hovering around the projected cut line, each at four-over par. Patrick Cantlay and Min Woo Lee were further back, at five and six over respectively, indicating a potential struggle to remain in contention. The projected cut line itself was a point of focus, moving to four-over par by mid-day Friday.
DAY ONE RECAP AND BROADCAST DETAILS
Friday's play built upon the challenges presented on day one, where Augusta National's firming conditions tested the field. McIlroy, the defending champion, began his quest to retain his title alongside Burns, who also posted a 67. World Number One Scottie Scheffler was positioned three shots off the lead, with Jon Rahm facing a significant deficit after a difficult opening round.
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Coverage for the second round commenced on Amazon Prime from 1 p.m. ET, transitioning to ESPN from 3 p.m. ET. Dedicated streaming platforms, including Fubo, Masters.com, and the Masters app, provided continuous access. The tournament's broadcasting schedule spans across multiple days, with CBS, Fubo, and Paramount+ slated for later weekend coverage.
AUGUSTA'S LAYOUT AND CONTENDERS
Tee times for Friday's second round saw strategic groupings. Notable pairings included Jon Rahm, Chris Gotterup, and Ludvig Åberg early in the morning wave. Later, Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, and Brooks Koepka teed off, followed by Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre, and Gary Woodland. Anticipated afternoon groups featured Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood, and Akshay Bhatia, with Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Xander Schauffele also in the mix. The group of Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, and amateur Mason Howell was among the later departures.
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The 90th Masters Tournament continues at Augusta National Golf Club, a venue known for its demanding layout and historical significance in professional golf.
