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Masters Announces Player Media Availability Times
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and other top golfers will address the press ahead of the tournament
Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:36am
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The Masters media availability schedule sets the stage for a week of anticipation and analysis as golf's top players prepare to compete for the prestigious green jacket.Augusta TodayThe Masters has released the schedule for player media availabilities ahead of next week's tournament. Two of the biggest names, defending champion Rory McIlroy and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, are set to speak on Tuesday, with McIlroy going first at 1 p.m. EST and Scheffler closing out the day's press conferences at 3 p.m. EST. Other notable players like Bryson DeChambeau, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, and Cameron Young will also meet with the media in the days leading up to the start of play.
Why it matters
The Masters is golf's most prestigious event, and the pre-tournament media sessions allow players to share their thoughts, strategies, and expectations ahead of the competition. These availabilities provide valuable insights for fans and the media to better understand the mindset of the top contenders.
The details
McIlroy, who completed the career Grand Slam with his victory at Augusta last year, is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday. Scheffler, the current world No. 1 and a two-time Masters champion, will follow at 3 p.m. EST, closing out the day's press conferences. Other notable players making media appearances include Bryson DeChambeau at 2:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, as well as Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, and Cameron Young. Patrick Reed and Justin Rose are scheduled for media availability on Monday.
- McIlroy is scheduled to speak to the media on Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST.
- Scheffler is scheduled to speak to the media on Tuesday at 3 p.m. EST.
- DeChambeau is scheduled to speak to the media on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. EST.
- Reed and Rose are scheduled for media availability on Monday.
The players
Rory McIlroy
The defending Masters champion who completed the career Grand Slam with his victory at Augusta last year.
Scottie Scheffler
The current world No. 1 and a two-time Masters champion.
Bryson DeChambeau
A notable player who will address the media on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. EST.
Tommy Fleetwood
A player who will meet with the media ahead of the tournament.
Jon Rahm
A player who will meet with the media ahead of the tournament.
Cameron Young
A player who will meet with the media ahead of the tournament.
Patrick Reed
A player who will meet with the media on Monday.
Justin Rose
A player who will meet with the media on Monday.
The takeaway
The pre-tournament media availabilities at the Masters provide valuable insights into the mindset and strategies of the top golfers in the field as they prepare to compete for the prestigious green jacket. Fans and the media will be eager to hear from defending champion Rory McIlroy and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, as well as other notable players, in the days leading up to the start of play.
