Masters 2026 Tee Times: When First Round Begins Today
Masters 2026 Tee Times: When First Round Begins Today...
Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for Masters start times as the 2026 tournament kicks off Thursday at Augusta National. The first round begins at 8:00 AM ET, with featured groups including defending champion Scottie Scheffler and rising star Ludvig Ã…berg teeing off in the morning wave.
This year's Masters has drawn heightened interest due to several storylines. Tiger Woods makes his 28th appearance seeking a record-tying sixth green jacket, while world No. 1 Scheffler aims for back-to-back wins. The tournament also marks the debut of 20-year-old amateur Miles Russell, the youngest player in Masters history.
Augusta National will implement split-tee starts for the first two rounds, with half the field beginning on Hole 1 and half on Hole 10. Morning groups start between 8:00-10:30 AM ET, while afternoon pairings run from 12:30-2:30 PM ET. ESPN will broadcast early coverage starting at 8:00 AM ET.
Viewers can stream featured groups and Amen Corner coverage via Masters.com and the ESPN+ app. The tournament comes amid perfect weather conditions in Augusta, Georgia, with sunny skies and temperatures near 80°F expected throughout the weekend.
Search interest spiked Thursday morning as fans prepare for what many consider golf's most prestigious event. The Masters typically generates over $100 million in economic impact for the Augusta region annually, with this year's attendance expected to surpass 2025's record numbers.
