2026 Masters Tee Times and Featured Groups Announced

Augusta National Golf Club releases schedule for first two rounds of 90th tournament

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:48pm

A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the geometric shapes and planes of a golf course, with fairways, sand traps, and sky rendered in an abstract, deconstructed manner.The iconic Augusta National course will be the stage for the opening rounds of the 90th Masters Tournament.Augusta Today

Augusta National Golf Club has officially announced the tee times and featured groupings for the first two rounds of the 90th Masters Tournament. The field will play in groups of three, with each group teeing off in both the morning and afternoon sessions over the opening two days of the major championship.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of golf's most prestigious events, and the release of the tee times and featured groups is always highly anticipated by fans and media alike. These details provide insight into how the top players will be matched up in the early rounds and give a sense of the potential storylines that could emerge over the first 36 holes at Augusta National.

The details

The featured groups for the opening two rounds include several of the top-ranked players in the world, as well as past champions and rising stars. Some of the notable groupings include Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Collin Morikawa teeing off together, as well as Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Xander Schauffele. The full tee time schedule has also been released, allowing fans to plan their viewing accordingly.

  • The 90th Masters Tournament will take place April 10-13, 2026.
  • The first and second rounds will be played on April 10 and 11, 2026.

The players

Rory McIlroy

Four-time major champion and former world No. 1 golfer.

Scottie Scheffler

Current world No. 1 golfer and 2022 Masters champion.

Collin Morikawa

Two-time major champion and rising star on the PGA Tour.

Justin Thomas

Former world No. 1 and 2017 PGA Championship winner.

Jordan Spieth

Three-time major champion and 2015 Masters winner.

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What they’re saying

“The Masters is always a special event, and we're excited to see how the top players in the world stack up against each other in the opening rounds.”

— Fred Ridley, Chairman, Augusta National Golf Club

“Being paired with Rory and Scottie is going to be a great challenge. Those guys are playing some incredible golf right now, so I'm looking forward to the test.”

— Collin Morikawa

What’s next

Fans can access the full tee time schedule and featured group information on the official Masters Tournament website and mobile app. Television coverage of the first two rounds will be provided by ESPN and CBS.

The takeaway

The release of the 2026 Masters tee times and featured groups has golf fans eagerly anticipating the start of the 90th edition of the prestigious tournament. The high-profile pairings in the opening rounds promise to set the stage for an exciting and competitive weekend at Augusta National.