Masters Tee Times Released As Tournament Nears Final Rounds

Masters Tee Times Released As Tournament Nears Final Rounds...

The 2026 Masters Tournament tee times were announced early Sunday, setting the stage for a dramatic finish at Augusta National. Golf fans across the U.S. are scrambling to check schedules as the final pairings feature a tight leaderboard with three players within two strokes of the lead.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 2:45 PM ET alongside rising star Ludvig Åberg, who sits just one stroke back. Defending champion Jon Rahm follows at 2:55 PM with PGA Tour veteran Justin Thomas. The groupings reflect the tournament's unpredictable nature after Friday's weather delays reshaped the competition.

Augusta National officials adjusted Saturday's schedule to complete the second round after thunderstorms suspended play. This compressed timeline makes Sunday's tee times particularly crucial, with players facing 36 holes to determine the green jacket winner. The last time the Masters required a Sunday double-round finish was in 2020 during the pandemic.

Television coverage begins at 9:00 AM ET on CBS, with featured group streaming available via Masters.com and the ESPN+ app. Morning pairings include fan favorites like Tiger Woods at 10:15 AM and Rory McIlroy at 11:30 AM, though both sit well behind the leaders.

The tee time announcement comes as searches for "Masters schedule" spike 380% on Google Trends. Sports bars across America are extending hours for what's being called "the longest Sunday in golf." Augusta National gates opened at 7:30 AM local time to accommodate the unusual schedule.

Viewers should expect dramatic swings as players navigate the back nine twice under increasing pressure. The final group tees off at 3:05 PM, with the tournament expected to conclude around 7:30 PM ET if no further weather delays occur.