2026 Masters Round 1 Tee Times: Official Pairings, Start Times, and Featured Groups – Sports Brackets
The first round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National is officially here. Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson will kick off the tournament at 7:25 AM ET, followed by a field of 91 players competing for the Green Jacket. We have the 2026 Masters Round 1 tee times for you to track the action today.
If you are tracking the action at home, don’t forget to download our high-resolution Printable 2026 Masters Scorecard & TV Guide to follow every hole in real-time.
Round 1 Featured Groups (Must-Watch)
Here’s the 2026 Masters schedule round 1 featured groups for you.
- 10:07 AM ET: Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele
- 10:31 AM ET: Rory McIlroy (Defending Champion), Cameron Young, Mason Howell (a)
- 1:08 PM ET: Jon Rahm, Chris Gotterup, Ludvig Åberg
- 1:44 PM ET: Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre, Gary Woodland
2026 Masters Round 1 Tee Times & Pairings
Here are the official Masters round 1 Tee Times and pairings for you.
All times Eastern (ET). (a) denotes amateur.
| Time (ET) | Players |
| 7:40 AM | Johnny Keefer, Haotong Li |
| 7:50 AM | Naoyuki Kataoka, Max Homa, Carlos Ortiz |
| 8:02 AM | José María Olazábal, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Aldrich Potgieter |
| 8:14 AM | Ángel Cabrera, Sami Valimaki, Jackson Herrington (a) |
| 8:26 AM | Charl Schwartzel, Max Greyserman, Ryan Fox |
| 8:38 AM | Vijay Singh, Matt McCarty, Rasmus Højgaard |
| 8:50 AM | Kurt Kitayama, Kristoffer Reitan, Casey Jarvis |
| 9:02 AM | Bubba Watson, Nico Echavarria, Brandon Holtz (a) |
| 9:19 AM | Cameron Smith, Sam Burns, Jake Knapp |
| 9:31 AM | Keegan Bradley, Ryan Gerard, Nick Taylor |
| 9:43 AM | Dustin Johnson, Shane Lowry, Jason Day |
| 9:55 AM | Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood, Akshay Bhatia |
| 10:07 AM | Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele |
| 10:19 AM | Hideki Matsuyama, Collin Morikawa, Russell Henley |
| 10:31 AM | Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Mason Howell (a) |
| 10:43 AM | Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, Alex Noren |
| 11:03 AM | Samuel Stevens, Sungjae Im |
| 11:15 AM | Andrew Novak, Tom McKibbin, Brian Campbell |
| 11:27 AM | Mike Weir, Wyndham Clark, Mateo Pulcini (a) |
| 11:39 AM | Zach Johnson, Michael Kim, Nicolai Højgaard |
| 11:51 AM | Danny Willett, Davis Riley, Ethan Fang (a) |
| 12:03 PM | Adam Scott, Daniel Berger, Brian Harman |
| 12:15 PM | Fred Couples, Min Woo Lee, Fifa Laopakdee (a) |
| 12:27 PM | Sergio Garcia, Aaron Rai, Jacob Bridgeman |
| 12:44 PM | Harry Hall, Corey Conners, Michael Brennan |
| 12:56 PM | J.J. Spaun, Maverick McNealy, Tyrrell Hatton |
| 1:08 PM | Jon Rahm, Chris Gotterup, Ludvig Åberg |
| 1:20 PM | Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka |
| 1:32 PM | Sepp Straka, Ben Griffin, Justin Thomas |
| 1:44 PM | Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre, Gary Woodland |
| 1:56 PM | Harris English, Marco Penge, Si Woo Kim |
How to Watch Round 1
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Live From the Masters (Golf Channel)
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Featured Groups & Holes (Prime Video/Masters.com)
- 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Live Round 1 Coverage (ESPN)
2026 Masters Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cut rule for the 2026 Masters? The Masters uses a strict cut rule: only the top 50 players and ties after 36 holes (Friday) advance to the weekend. There is no longer a “10-stroke rule,” meaning players must be in the top 50 regardless of how many shots they are behind the leader.
What time do the honorary starters tee off? Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson are scheduled to begin the ceremony at approximately 7:25 AM ET on Thursday, April 9.
What is the total purse and winner’s share for 2026? The 2026 Masters features a record-breaking $25 million total purse. The winner will receive a $5 million share and the iconic Green Jacket—the largest first-place prize in the tournament’s history.
What channel is the Masters on today? * Round 1 & 2 (Thu/Fri): 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Prime Video), 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ESPN).
- Round 3 & 4 (Sat/Sun): 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CBS/Paramount+).
- Note: Featured Group and Amen Corner coverage is available throughout the day on Masters.com and the Masters App.
How many players are in the 2026 field? There are 91 players in the 2026 field. Because the Masters is an invitational, there are no alternates; the field size is smaller than most PGA Tour events to maintain the exclusive nature of the tournament.
