Masters Tee Times Announced As Tournament Nears Climax
Masters Tee Times Announced As Tournament Nears Climax...
The 2026 Masters Tournament tee times were released Saturday morning, setting the stage for a dramatic final round at Augusta National. With several top contenders within striking distance of the lead, Sunday's pairings could determine who dons the green jacket.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 2:45 PM ET alongside rising star Ludvig Ã…berg, who sits just two strokes back. Defending champion Jon Rahm starts his round at 2:25 PM ET, paired with surprise contender Cameron Young.
Tiger Woods, making his record 30th Masters cut, begins at 1:35 PM ET with fellow veteran Justin Thomas. The early leaderboard features seven players within four shots of the lead, ensuring tight competition throughout the afternoon.
Augusta National officials moved up tee times by 30 minutes due to forecasted thunderstorms late Sunday. The earlier start gives players better conditions to attack the famed back nine, where past Masters have been decided.
Fans across America are checking tee times as the tournament reaches its climax. CBS will broadcast final round coverage beginning at 2 PM ET, with featured group streaming available on ESPN+ and Masters.com.
The tee sheet reveals several compelling storylines. Scheffler seeks his third green jacket in five years, while Ã…berg aims to become the first Masters rookie to win since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. Rahm could join an elite group of back-to-back champions.
Local ticket prices have surged above $3,000 for Sunday's round, reflecting intense interest in the tight leaderboard. Merchandise sales at the course are reportedly tracking 15% above last year's record pace.
Weather remains the wild card, with humidity expected to soften Augusta's notoriously fast greens. The earlier tee times should help players avoid potential late-afternoon disruptions from approaching storms.
Sunday's final pairings begin at 2:05 PM ET, with the leaders scheduled to finish around 6:30 PM ET if weather holds. The Masters concludes its 90th edition with one of the most competitive fields in recent memory.
