Masters Draw Revealed: McIlroy Paired with Young and Amateur Howell

The Masters draw has been announced, with Rory McIlroy set to play alongside Cameron Young and amateur Mason Howell in the first two rounds. McIlroy, the defending champion, will tee off at 10:31am local time on Thursday. He is looking to become the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Masters titles. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler will play on the opposite side of the draw, paired with Scotland's Bob MacIntyre and former US Open champion Gary Woodland. A total of 91 players will compete in the opening major of the year, with the tournament getting under way on Thursday. The draw also features a number of other high-profile pairings, including Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, and Brooks Koepka, as well as Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, and Matt Fitzpatrick. The Honorary Starters ceremony will take place on Thursday morning, featuring Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson. The weather forecast is looking good, with no rain predicted throughout the tournament. Coverage of the Masters will be available on Sky Sports, with wall-to-wall coverage starting at 2pm on Thursday.