Justin Thomas, a Louisville native, began the second round of the Masters 2026 at even-par. He started the day in a tie for 17th place, trailing the leaders by five strokes. The Masters tournament, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club, is renowned as one of golf’s major championships.
Masters 2026 Leaderboard Overview
As of the second round, Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy were tied for the lead at 5-under par. McIlroy, the defending champion, expressed that he feels relaxed returning to the course. His strong start comes after a previous championship win.
Justin Thomas’ Performance Insights
- Low Round in 2020: Thomas achieved his best Masters finish of fourth place in 2020.
- Participation: He has competed in the Masters 11 times in his career.
- Second Round Tee Time: Thomas is set to tee off at 10:07 a.m. on April 10, grouped with Sepp Straka and Ben Griffin.
Masters 2026 Second Round Schedule
Fans eager to follow the tournament can refer to the following tee times for April 10:
| Time | Player Group |
|---|---|
| 7:40 a.m. | Samuel Stevens, Sungjae Im |
| 7:50 a.m. | Andrew Novak, Tom McKibbin, Brian Campbell |
| 10:07 a.m. | Sepp Straka, Ben Griffin, Justin Thomas |
| 12:32 p.m. | Cameron Smith, Sam Burns, Jake Knapp |
| 1:44 p.m. | Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Mason Howell |
Viewing Options for Fans
Fans can catch live coverage on various platforms throughout the tournament. Today’s broadcast schedule includes:
- On the Range: 8:30-10:30 a.m. ET
- Second Round Coverage: 1-7:30 p.m. ET
- SiriusXM Radio: Coverage from 2-8 p.m.
Masters 2026 Favorites
As of now, Rory McIlroy is a favorite to win the tournament, following his strong performance in the first round. BetMGM has him listed among the leading contenders.
For complete coverage and the latest updates, fans should check El-Balad for ongoing results and information about the Masters leaderboard and upcoming tee times.
