Masters 2026 Tee Times: When First Round Begins Today
Masters 2026 Tee Times: When First Round Begins Today...
The 2026 Masters Tournament begins Thursday morning at Augusta National Golf Club, with the first tee times scheduled for 8:00 AM ET. Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for start times as the year's first major championship kicks off under clear Georgia skies.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler headlines the field, teeing off at 10:42 AM ET alongside rising star Ludvig Ã…berg and 2023 winner Jon Rahm. Tiger Woods begins his quest for a sixth green jacket at 1:24 PM ET, drawing particular interest from viewers.
ESPN will broadcast live coverage from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET, with early featured group streaming available via Masters.com and the ESPN+ app. Morning starters include Rory McIlroy (9:12 AM ET) and Jordan Spieth (9:36 AM ET), both seeking their first Masters victory.
The tournament returns to its traditional April dates after weather-related adjustments in recent years. Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley confirmed all ticketed patrons will be admitted after 2025's rare Monday finish due to storms.
Google search interest spiked Thursday morning as office workers and golf fans nationwide prepare to stream the action. The Masters remains the most-watched golf event in America, with last year's final round drawing 12.1 million viewers.
Weekend weather forecasts suggest ideal scoring conditions, with highs near 80°F and light winds. The tournament concludes Sunday evening, when the winner will receive the iconic green jacket in Butler Cabin.
