Masters Tee Times Today: Key Pairings And TV Coverage
Masters Tee Times Today: Key Pairings And TV Coverage...
The 2026 Masters Tournament enters its third round today at Augusta National, with tee times drawing intense interest as contenders jockey for position. Golf fans across the U.S. are checking start times to follow favorites like defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who tees off at 2:05 PM ET alongside rising star Ludvig Ă…berg.
Tiger Woods, making his 30th Masters appearance, headlines the morning wave at 10:35 AM ET after surviving Friday's cut. His pairing with Max Homa has generated particular buzz, with CBS Sports expecting record viewership for their coverage beginning at 3 PM ET.
Today's tee times matter more than usual because windy afternoon conditions (forecast at 15-20 mph) could create scoring disparities. Early starters like Jon Rahm (9:55 AM ET) may benefit from calmer weather before the course firms up. The tournament committee moved tee times 30 minutes earlier than originally scheduled due to the forecast.
Augusta National's traditional weekend pairings—leaders going last—put world No. 3 Xander Schauffele and surprise contender Cameron Smith in the final group at 2:55 PM ET. Their matchup could determine whether Smith becomes the first Australian to win multiple green jackets.
ESPN's SportsCenter and the Masters app both reported traffic spikes this morning as fans searched for adjusted tee times. The tournament's limited commercial broadcast windows (CBS holds exclusive rights) have driven more viewers to follow live via the Masters' pioneering shot-tracking technology.
Local businesses in Augusta, Georgia, say foot traffic patterns shift dramatically based on marquee tee times. Restaurants near the course expect lunch rushes around 11 AM as morning spectators leave the grounds, then another wave after 5 PM when TV coverage concludes.
Golf analysts note today's pairings could produce memorable moments, with six of the top 10 ranked players starting within 90 minutes of each other. The condensed leaderboard—just 5 strokes separate the top 15 players—makes every shot critical heading into Sunday's final round.
