Masters Tournament Details Announced
The 90th Masters Tournament is set to kick off at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, attracting a competitive field of 91 players. Returning as the defending champion is Rory McIlroy, who secured last year’s title in a thrilling playoff against Justin Rose.
McIlroy’s title defense will begin at 10:31 AM local time (3:31 PM BST), and he is grouped with Cameron Young, the winner of last month’s Players Championship, along with US Amateur champion Mason Howell. This early tee time positions them strongly as they aim for a successful start.
Prominent Pairings and Honorary Starters
In the opposite group, two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler will play alongside former US Open champion Gary Woodland and Scotland’s Robert McIntyre. Also in the mix are Justin Rose, alongside former world No. 1 Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka. The tournament’s honorary starters, golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson, will kick off festivities at 7:25 AM Thursday (12:25 PM BST), just 15 minutes before the first tee time.
Round One Groupings and UK Start Times
For UK viewers, here are the notable groupings and times for the first round:
- 12:40 PM – John Keefer, Haotong Li (China)
- 12:50 PM – Naoyuki Kataoka (Japan), Max Homa, Carlos Ortiz (Mexico)
- 1:02 PM – Jose María Olazabal (Spain), Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (Denmark), Aldrich Potgieter (Russia)
- 1:14 PM – Angel Cabrera (Argentina), Sami Valimaki (Finland), Jackson Herrington (amateur)
- 1:26 PM – Charles Schwartzel (South Africa), Max Glaserman, Ryan Fox (New Zealand)
- 1:38 PM – Vijay Singh (Fiji), Matt McCarty, Rasmus Højgaard (Denmark)
- 1:50 PM – Kurt Kitayama, Christopher Reitan (Norway), Casey Jarvis (South Africa)
- 2:02 PM – Bubba Watson, Nicholas Echavarria (Colombia), Brandon Holtz (amateur)
Coverage Details for Sky Sports Viewers
Sky Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the Masters, with live broadcasts commencing at 2 PM on Thursday. Fans can expect regular updates from the course and access to featured groups until the global broadcast kicks off at 6 PM.
The same schedule applies on Friday, with coverage beginning at 4:30 PM and extensive live coverage continuing past the final putt. Viewers will also have access to dedicated streams for iconic holes, including the infamous Amen Corner, as well as holes 15 and 16. This feature promises to enhance the viewing experience, showcasing the thrilling moments that define the Masters.
As anticipation builds, golf enthusiasts worldwide are eager to see who will emerge victorious in this prestigious tournament. Fans can catch all the action live exclusively on Sky Sports, providing an ideal opportunity for golf aficionados to witness the drama and excitement unfold at Augusta.
