Masters Tournament 2023: Rory McIlroy Defends Title

0:00On April 2nd, the 90th Master's Tournament kicks off April 9th through 12th at Augusta National Golf Club. It's a 7,565-yard par 72 layout with 92 players in the field, including six amateurs and one spot. Still open for the Texas Open winner. Top 50 and ties make the cut after two rounds, and the purse is to be determined after hitting $21 million last year. Rory McAroy defends his title after nailing his career Grand Slam on his 17th attempt. He came back from deficits on both nines, shot one over 73 to force a playoff with Justin Rose, then birdied the first extra hole for the win. Odds have Scotty Schaeffler as the favorite at plus 500, with McAroy and Bryson D'Shambo next at plus 1000. Tiger Woods sits this one out for the second straight year, following his driving under the influence arrest in late March. 30 Tour pros from last year's field won't return, but Nordic countries boast a record eight players team it up.

1:02Five of the last six champions racked up at least two wins heading into Augusta, and champs like McAroy and Schaeffler are fresh off three weeks. Breaks, just like 2013 winner Adam Scott. Catch the action Thursday and Friday from 1-3pm on Prime Video, then 3-7-30pm on ESPN, with weakened coverage noon to 2. Paramount Plus and 2-7pm on CBS. Stream live holes in groups on the master site or app for the full vibe. That's your update from entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI.