Masters Tee Times Announced As Tournament Nears Climax

Masters Tee Times Announced As Tournament Nears Climax...

The 2026 Masters Tournament tee times were released early Sunday morning, setting the stage for a dramatic final round at Augusta National. Golf fans across the U.S. are eagerly tracking the pairings as the competition tightens between top contenders.

Tiger Woods and rising star Jordan Smith will tee off at 2:45 PM ET in the penultimate group, just ahead of overnight leader Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy at 2:55 PM. The strategic pairings come after a weather-delayed third round forced schedule adjustments.

Augusta National officials moved up Sunday's start times due to forecasted afternoon thunderstorms in Georgia. The earlier schedule aims to avoid a Monday finish, which last occurred in 2023. All players will go off in threesomes from both the first and tenth tees.

The tee time announcement sparked immediate reactions on social media, with #MastersSunday trending nationally. Sports analysts highlight the Scheffler-McIlroy pairing as particularly compelling, given their recent rivalry in major championships.

Broadcast coverage begins at 9:00 AM ET on CBS, with featured group streaming available via Masters.com and the ESPN+ app. The tournament concludes a week that saw record merchandise sales and attendance despite challenging weather conditions.

This year's Masters holds special significance as it marks the 90th anniversary of the tournament's founding. The winner will receive golf's iconic green jacket and a record $3.5 million prize from the $20 million purse.