Masters 2026 Tee Times: When Today's Key Pairings Start
Masters 2026 Tee Times: When Todays Key Pairings Start...
The 2026 Masters Tournament enters its second round today at Augusta National, with tee times adjusted due to morning weather delays. Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for updated start times as the field competes under partly cloudy skies in Georgia. ESPN will broadcast coverage beginning at 3 p.m. ET, but early groups now tee off at 9:30 a.m. ET instead of the originally scheduled 8 a.m.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler headlines the marquee pairing at 10:42 a.m. ET alongside Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Tiger Woods, who made his 24th consecutive Masters cut yesterday, begins at 1:24 p.m. ET with Will Zalatoris. The delayed starts have reshaped betting odds, with Scheffler remaining the favorite at +200 despite his later start time.
Augusta National officials confirmed the schedule changes after overnight rain softened the course. Grounds crews worked through dawn to prepare the iconic layout, though preferred lies will be in effect for the first nine holes. The adjustments have particularly impacted West Coast viewers, with coverage now beginning at 6 a.m. PT instead of 5 a.m.
Social media reaction has focused on the Woods-Zalatoris pairing, which trends nationally as fans debate whether the 50-year-old legend can contend. Merchandise sales at the course reportedly surged 18% yesterday, with patrons stocking up on rain gear ahead of today's unpredictable conditions. The Masters app has seen record traffic as users check real-time leaderboards and weather updates.
Tournament chairman Fred Ridley confirmed all tickets will be honored despite the delays, though gate openings were pushed back two hours. Security personnel are screening for unauthorized recording devices after multiple live-streaming attempts were intercepted yesterday. The National Weather Service predicts clearing skies by noon, with humidity potentially affecting ball flight in the afternoon groups.
Key storylines include Scheffler's bid for a third green jacket in five years and McIlroy's ongoing pursuit of the career Grand Slam. Amateur standout Nick Dunlap, who turned pro after winning January's American Express, tees off at 9:54 a.m. ET in his Masters debut. The field must complete 36 holes by nightfall to avoid weekend schedule complications.
