{"id":1539,"date":"2026-04-07T14:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/?p=1539"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:31:55","slug":"augusta-masters-2026-ko-ce-obuci-zeleni-sako-ove-godine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/2026\/04\/07\/augusta-masters-2026-ko-ce-obuci-zeleni-sako-ove-godine\/","title":{"rendered":"Augusta Masters 2026 \u2013 Who Will Wear the Green Jacket This Year?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The first week of April once again brings what every golf enthusiast eagerly awaits \u2013 the Masters Tournament 2026 at the legendary Augusta National Golf Club. Scheduled from April 9 to 12, the tournament will once again gather the world\u2019s best golfers at the most iconic venue in the sport.<\/p>

Masters is more than just a tournament \u2013 it is an institution, a blend of history, tradition, and elite competition. Every shot carries weight, every hole tells a story, and the battle for the Green Jacket produces new heroes and unforgettable moments year after year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Augusta \u2013 A Course That Punishes Every Mistake<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Augusta National remains true to its identity \u2013 technically demanding yet visually flawless. A par 72 layout stretching over 7,500 yards tests every aspect of the game: accuracy off the tee, precision with approach shots, and composure on the greens.<\/p>

Special attention will once again be on the famous Amen Corner (holes 11\u201313), the stretch where tournaments are often decided. Under pressure, this is where costly mistakes happen \u2013 but also where legendary moments are created.<\/p>

Experience on this course is a decisive factor. Statistics consistently show that most winners have years of experience at Augusta, making this major unique compared to the others.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Main Favorites for the 2026 Title<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The 2026 Masters is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions in recent years. Still, several names clearly stand out:<\/p>

  • Scottie Scheffler \u2013 the leading favorite, consistently performing at the highest level; potentially chasing his third Green Jacket<\/li>
  • Rory McIlroy \u2013 defending champion aiming to secure back-to-back victories and cement his legacy<\/li>
  • Jon Rahm \u2013 a former champion who remains one of the most dangerous players on this course<\/li>
  • Bryson DeChambeau \u2013 in strong form and capable of reshaping the course with his power<\/li><\/ul>

    Strong contenders from the second tier include Ludvig \u00c5berg, Xander Schauffele, and Cameron Young, highlighting the depth of competition this year.<\/p>

    Dark Horses \u2013 Potential Surprises<\/strong><\/h3>

    The Masters is known for rewarding experience and consistency, which is why each year produces players outside the main spotlight who are capable of contending.<\/p>

    This year, particular attention should be given to:<\/p>

    • Hideki Matsuyama \u2013 a former champion with proven consistency at Augusta<\/li>
    • Collin Morikawa \u2013 one of the most precise iron players on tour<\/li>
    • Jason Day \u2013 experience and improving form could bring him back to the top<\/li>
    • Cameron Smith \u2013 a player who understands how to play Augusta<\/li><\/ul>

      These types of players often make decisive moves over the weekend and disrupt expectations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      The Tradition That Makes the Masters Unique<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The Masters stands apart in the world of sport due to its commitment to tradition. From the Champions Dinner to the strict code of conduct, every detail carries meaning.<\/p>

      The absence of excessive commercialization, combined with a focus on the game and perfectly maintained course conditions, creates an atmosphere unmatched by any other tournament.<\/p>

      Conclusion \u2013 A Spectacle Not to Be Missed<\/strong><\/h3>

      The 2026 Masters delivers everything that defines great golf \u2013 elite performance, strategic depth, and uncertainty until the final shot.<\/p>

      Will Scottie Scheffler confirm his dominance? Can Rory McIlroy successfully defend his title? Or will a new name be written into history?<\/p>

      The answer, as always, awaits at Augusta.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Prva nedelja aprila i ove godine donosi ono \u0161to svaki ljubitelj golfa sa nestrpljenjem o\u010dekuje \u2013 Masters Tournament na legendarnom terenu Augusta National Golf Club-a. Turnir koji tradicionalno otvara sezonu major \u0161ampionata odr\u017ea\u0107e se od 9. do 12. aprila i jo\u0161 jednom \u0107e okupiti najbolje golfere sveta na najpoznatijem terenu u ovom sportu. Masters nije samo turnir \u2013 to je institucija, spoj istorije, tradicije i vrhunskog sporta. Svaki udarac nosi te\u017einu, svaka rupa ima svoju pri\u010du, a borba za zeleni sako svake godine donosi nove heroje i nezaboravne trenutke. Augusta \u2013 teren koji ne pra\u0161ta gre\u0161ke Augusta National ostaje verna svom identitetu \u2013 tehni\u010dki zahtevna, ali vizuelno savr\u0161ena. Par 72 sa preko 7.500 jardi testira sve segmente igre: preciznost sa tee-a, kontrolu prilaza i stabilnost na greenovima. Posebna pa\u017enja i ove godine bi\u0107e usmerena na \u010duveni Amen Corner (rupe 11\u201313), deo terena gde se turniri \u010desto odlu\u010duju. Upravo tu, pod pritiskom, nastaju najve\u0107e gre\u0161ke \u2013 ali i legendarni potezi. Iskustvo na ovom terenu je klju\u010dni faktor. Statistika jasno pokazuje da gotovo svi pobednici imaju vi\u0161egodi\u0161nje iskustvo igranja na Augusti, \u0161to ovaj turnir \u010dini jedinstvenim u odnosu na ostale majore. Glavni favoriti za titulu 2026 Ovogodi\u0161nji Masters va\u017ei za jedan od najneizvesnijih u poslednjih nekoliko godina. Ipak, nekoliko imena se jasno izdvaja: Scottie Scheffler \u2013 prvi favorit i igra\u010d koji konstantno igra na visokom nivou; potencijalno juri tre\u0107i zeleni sako Rory McIlroy \u2013 brani titulu i poku\u0161ava da ve\u017ee dve pobede, \u0161to bi ga uvelo u istorijsko dru\u0161tvo Jon Rahm \u2013 biv\u0161i \u0161ampion koji je i dalje me\u0111u najopasnijima na ovom terenu Bryson DeChambeau \u2013 u sjajnoj formi i sposoban da svojom snagom napravi razliku Pored njih, ozbiljni kandidati iz drugog plana uklju\u010duju imena poput Ludviga \u00c5berga, Xandera Schauffelea i Camerona Younga, \u0161to dodatno potvr\u0111uje koliko je konkurencija ove godine \u0161iroka. Igra\u010di iz senke \u2013 potencijalna iznena\u0111enja Masters je poznat po tome da \u010desto nagradi iskustvo i stabilnost, pa se svake godine pojavljuju igra\u010di koji nisu me\u0111u glavnim favoritima, ali imaju izuzetne rezultate na ovom terenu. Posebnu pa\u017enju ove godine treba obratiti na: Hideki Matsuyama \u2013 biv\u0161i \u0161ampion sa izuzetnom konstantno\u0161\u0107u Collin Morikawa \u2013 tehni\u010dki jedan od najpreciznijih igra\u010da na turu Jason Day \u2013 iskustvo i forma mogu ga vratiti u vrh Cameron Smith \u2013 igra\u010d koji zna kako da igra Augustu Upravo ovakvi igra\u010di \u010desto naprave klju\u010dni pomak tokom vikenda i umeju da poremete o\u010dekivanja favorita. Tradicija koja \u010dini Masters posebnim Masters nije samo turnir \u2013 to je doga\u0111aj koji \u010duva duh golfa. Od ve\u010dere \u0161ampiona do strogo definisanih pravila pona\u0161anja, svaki detalj ima svoju te\u017einu. Jedinstvena atmosfera bez previ\u0161e komercijalizacije, fokus na igru i savr\u0161eno pripremljen teren \u010dine da Augusta svake godine nadma\u0161i o\u010dekivanja, kako za igra\u010de, tako i za publiku. Zaklju\u010dak \u2013 spektakl koji se ne propu\u0161ta Masters 2026 donosi sve ono zbog \u010dega volimo golf \u2013 vrhunski kvalitet, neizvesnost i istoriju koja se pi\u0161e iz godine u godinu. Da li \u0107e Scottie Scheffler potvrditi status favorita, mo\u017ee li Rory McIlroy da odbrani titulu, ili nas \u010deka novo ime na vrhu? Odgovor sti\u017ee sa najlep\u0161eg golf terena na svetu.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1540,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1539","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1539"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1549,"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1539\/revisions\/1549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfconcept.rs\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}