Masters 2026 featured groups for Friday revealed

Where to watch and live stream stars like Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, and Scottie Scheffler

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:05am

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The 90th Masters tournament is underway, and the intensity is set to heighten on Friday as Round 2 commences at Augusta National Golf Club. Defending champion Rory McIlroy will headline the featured groups, going off at 1:44 p.m. alongside rising star Cameron Young and amateur Mason Howell. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returns to the stream after an up-and-down opening round, playing at 10:19 a.m. alongside Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland. Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, and Justin Rose will also be featured in the early morning groups.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of golf's most prestigious events, and the featured groups on Friday offer fans the opportunity to watch some of the sport's biggest names compete for a chance to make the cut and qualify for the weekend. With the leaderboard still wide open, these marquee pairings will draw significant interest as players look to make their move and position themselves for a run at the green jacket.

The details

The featured groups on Friday will begin at 9:55 a.m. with Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, and Brooks Koepka. Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, will tee off at 1:44 p.m. alongside Cameron Young and Mason Howell. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will play at 10:19 a.m. with Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland. Fans can stream the action live on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports app, and Paramount+, with early coverage on Prime Video and full TV coverage on ESPN from 3-7:30 p.m.

  • The 90th Masters tournament began on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • Round 2 of the Masters will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The featured groups will tee off starting at 9:55 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday.

The players

Rory McIlroy

The defending Masters champion, who is looking to win his second green jacket.

Cameron Young

A rising American star who will play alongside McIlroy and the amateur Mason Howell.

Scottie Scheffler

The current world No. 1 golfer, who will look to bounce back after an up-and-down opening round.

Jordan Spieth

A former Masters champion who will play in the featured group with Justin Rose and Brooks Koepka.

Brooks Koepka

A four-time major champion who will join Spieth and Rose in the early morning featured group.

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What they’re saying

“The Masters is always a special event, and to be able to defend my title is an honor. I'm looking forward to getting out there with Cameron and Mason and putting on a good show for the fans.”

— Rory McIlroy

“It's been a bit of an up-and-down start, but I'm confident I can turn things around on Friday and make a push for the weekend. The featured group is always a great opportunity to showcase your game to a wider audience.”

— Scottie Scheffler

What’s next

The players in the featured groups will look to make the cut and advance to the weekend rounds of the Masters. The leaderboard is still wide open, so strong performances on Friday could set the stage for an exciting weekend at Augusta National.

The takeaway

The Masters featured groups on Friday offer golf fans the chance to watch some of the sport's biggest stars compete for a chance to don the green jacket. With the tournament still wide open, these marquee pairings will be must-see TV as players look to position themselves for a run at the title.