Masters 2026 Tee Times Released As Tournament Nears Climax
Masters 2026 Tee Times Released As Tournament Nears Climax...
The 2026 Masters Tournament enters its pivotal weekend at Augusta National with tee times now confirmed for Saturday's moving day. Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for the schedule as the leaderboard tightens between top contenders including defending champion Scottie Scheffler and rising star Michael Thorbjornsen.
Augusta National Golf Club announced the third-round pairings Friday evening after a dramatic second round that saw five players within three strokes of the lead. Tiger Woods made the cut for a record 26th consecutive time, fueling additional interest in his Saturday tee time (10:45 AM ET).
The tournament is trending nationally as millions prepare for weekend viewing traditions. CBS will broadcast Saturday's action starting at 3 PM ET, with featured group coverage beginning at 10:15 AM ET on ESPN+. Several corporate watch parties and golf course outings have been scheduled across major U.S. cities to coincide with the weekend rounds.
Local businesses in Augusta, Georgia report record merchandise sales this week, with many fans purchasing items bearing the 2026 tournament logo. Hospitality packages for the weekend rounds sold out within minutes when released last November, demonstrating the event's enduring popularity.
Weather forecasts call for partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures around 72°F during Saturday's play, ideal scoring conditions that could lead to more movement on the leaderboard. The Masters Committee has kept hole locations moderately challenging but accessible for the third round, tournament officials confirmed.
Security remains tight around the course following last year's protest incident at the 13th hole. The Augusta National chairman stated Thursday that additional measures were in place while maintaining the tournament's traditional atmosphere. Spectator cell phone policies remain unchanged from previous years.
With $18 million in total prize money at stake, including $3.24 million for the winner, the economic impact extends beyond the golf world. Sportsbooks report record Masters futures betting in legal gambling states, particularly on Scheffler and Rory McIlroy who begin Saturday just two strokes apart.
The tournament concludes Sunday with final round coverage beginning at 2 PM ET on CBS. The champion will receive the green jacket in Butler Cabin shortly after play concludes, typically around 7 PM ET.
