Rising chatter around Augusta: Rose, former world No.1 and 2013 U.S. Open champ, is again in the Masters mix as a consistent top contender. Born 1980, English pro on PGA/European Tours.
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not participate in the 2026 Masters due to personal and health issues. Woods is seeking treatment after a DUI arrest, while Mickelson is attending to a family health matter. Their absences mark the first time since 1994 neither will compete.