Second Round Pairings and Tee Times for the Masters Tournament
The second round of the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, will feature 91 players competing for the prestigious title. Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, begins his title defense after a thrilling playoff victory against Justin Rose last year. McIlroy kicked off the tournament with a robust opening round of 67 and is scheduled to tee off at 6:44 PM BST on Friday, alongside Players champion Cameron Young and US Amateur champion Mason Howell.
Strong Opening Performances
Alongside McIlroy, Sam Burns also started strong in the afternoon wave with a five-under par, teeing off at 5:32 PM UK time. Meanwhile, world number one Scottie Scheffler is aiming to establish himself in this highly competitive draw. However, two-time winner Bryson DeChambeau faces challenges after an opening round of 76, placing him in a precarious position as he seeks to avoid an unexpected early exit. Former Masters champion Jon Rahm also struggled, finding himself low on the leaderboard.
Friday’s Groupings and Start Times
All times are listed in BST. The players’ pairs are as follows:
- 12:40 PM – Samuel Stevens, Sungjae Im (Col)
- 12:50 PM – Andrew Novak, Tom McKibbin (NIrl), Brian Campbell
- 1:02 PM – Mike Weir (Can), Windham Clark, Matteo Pulcini (x) (Arg)
- 1:14 PM – Zach Johnson, Michael Kim, Nikolai Hodgegard (Den)
- 1:26 PM – Danny Willett (Eng), Davis Riley, Ethan Fang (x)
- 1:38 PM – Adam Scott (Aus), Daniel Berger, Brian Harman
- 1:50 PM – Fred Couples, Min Woo Lee (Aus), FIFA Laopakdee (x) (Tha)
- 2:02 PM – Sergio Garcia (Esp), Aaron Rai (Eng), Jacob Bridgman
- 2:19 PM – Harry Hall (Eng), Corey Connors (Can), Michael Brennan
Weather Update for Augusta National
The weather for the Masters looks promising, with no rain expected throughout the tournament. Forecasts indicate a steady warming trend each day, making for favorable playing conditions. The following are the anticipated conditions for the upcoming days:
- Friday: Sunny with a high of 26°C (79°F) and light winds of 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, reaching 29°C (85°F) with winds at 4 to 8 mph.
- Sunday: Similar conditions with a high of 29°C (85°F) and light winds.
Live Broadcast Details
Sky Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the tournament, starting at 2 PM on Friday, with featured groups receiving special attention. Regular updates will be provided throughout the day until the global broadcast commencement at 6 PM. Viewers can also access the Amen Corner live stream, dedicated to the iconic three-hole stretch from No. 11. Additionally, feeds for holes 4, 5, and 6 will go live as the players arrive, and separate streams covering holes 15 and 16 will also be accessible.
Anticipation Builds for the Masters
With the tournament underway, excitement builds around who will secure the coveted Masters title. Fans can catch the action live exclusively on Sky Sports, with coverage of the first round beginning at 2 PM on Thursday. This year’s championship promises to deliver thrilling moments as some of golf’s biggest names strive for victory.
