Scheffler Starts Late, McIlroy Early: 2026 Masters Tee Times Announced

The countdown to the 2026 Masters Tournament has officially begun, with the first round set to tee off at Augusta National. The event kicks off on Thursday, and the tee times for this prestigious golf tournament have been announced.

Key Players and Their Tee Times

This year’s Masters features some of the biggest names in golf, including reigning champion Rory McIlroy. Other notable players include two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, as well as LIV Golf stars Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

Morning Round Highlights

• Bryson DeChambeau: Starts at 10:07 a.m. ET, paired with major winners Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele.
• Rory McIlroy: Begins his title defense at 10:31 a.m. ET with Cameron Young and amateur Mason Howell.
• Keegan Bradley: Set to tee off at 9:31 a.m. ET alongside Ryan Gerard and Nick Taylor.

Afternoon Round Highlights

• Jon Rahm: Will tee off at 1:08 p.m. ET, playing with Chris Gotterup and Ludvig Aberg.
• Scottie Scheffler: Has the 1:44 p.m. ET tee time, playing with Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland.

Ceremonial Preview

Before the action begins, the ceremonial tee shots will be taken by golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson at 7:40 a.m. ET. Following this, Johnny Keefer and Haotong Li will have the honor of hitting the first shots of the tournament.

Notable Groupings for Round 1

Several groups contain players with remarkable achievements:

• Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, and Brooks Koepka will tee off at 1:20 p.m. ET, featuring nine major championships among them.
• 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama is set for a 10:19 a.m. ET start with Collin Morikawa and Russell Henley.

Complete Tee Times for Round 1

The 2026 Masters promises to be an exciting event as top golfers compete for the coveted Green Jacket. Fans can look forward to thrilling performances at Augusta National, especially from notable players starting their rounds at various times throughout the day.