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 tee times starting at 8:00 AM ET. Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for start times as Tiger Woods makes his highly anticipated return to competitive play after last year's injury.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 10:42 AM ET alongside Rory McIlroy and rising star Tom Kim. The early groups feature several past champions, including Jordan Spieth (8:33 AM) and Phil Mickelson (9:18 AM).

This year's Masters has drawn exceptional interest due to Woods' comeback attempt and Scheffler's dominant recent form. ESPN will broadcast live coverage beginning at 8:00 AM ET, with featured group streaming available on Masters.com and the ESPN+ platform.

Augusta National officials confirmed ideal playing conditions for Thursday, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching 72°F. The morning groups will face slightly damp fairways from overnight dew, potentially favoring longer hitters in the early rounds.

Tournament organizers moved several tee times earlier this week to accommodate potential afternoon thunderstorms predicted for Friday. Today's full schedule remains unaffected, with the final group starting at 2:00 PM ET.

Viewership records could be challenged today as Woods attempts to make his 24th consecutive Masters cut. The 50-year-old legend last won at Augusta in 2019 and remains the tournament's biggest draw despite recent physical struggles.

Fans without cable subscriptions can watch via Paramount+ (CBS Sports) or follow live scoring through the Masters app. The Masters' official YouTube channel will also stream Amen Corner coverage starting at 10:45 AM ET.