Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy Leads, Third-Round Tee Times and TV Guide
The Masters 2026 is at a pivotal point as round three unfolds at Augusta National. Rory McIlroy is in a commanding position, following an impressive second round which saw him secure a notable lead over the competition.
Rory McIlroy’s Impressive Performance
McIlroy, who won the Masters in the previous year, is currently at 12-under par. He achieved this remarkable score by hitting six birdies in the last seven holes of his second round. This performance has afforded him a six-shot advantage over his closest rivals, Patrick Reed and Sam Burns.
Historic Lead
This substantial lead marks the largest after 36 holes in Masters history, highlighting McIlroy’s dominance in the tournament. Last year’s playoff runner-up, Justin Rose, is tied for third at five-under, alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry.
Third-Round Tee Times
The tee times for third round on Saturday, April 11th, present exciting matchups. Below is a schedule of the day’s starting times:
| Tee Time (BST) | Players |
|---|---|
| 2:31pm | Kurt Kitayama, Alex Noren |
| 2:42pm | Charl Schwartzel, Rasmus Hojgaard |
| 2:53pm | Jon Rahm, Si Woo Kim |
| 3:04pm | Brian Harman, Corey Conners |
| 3:15pm | Sergio Garcia, Maverick McNealy |
| 3:26pm | Keegan Bradley, Viktor Hovland |
| 3:37pm | Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland |
| 3:48pm | Samuel Stevens, Adam Scott |
| 4:10pm | Marco Penge, Matt McCarty |
| 4:21pm | Jordan Spieth, Sepp Straka |
| 4:32pm | Aaron Rai, Jacob Bridgeman |
| 4:43pm | Patrick Cantlay, Sungjae Im |
| 4:54pm | Dustin Johnson, Russell Henley |
| 5:05pm | Harris English, Ryan Gerard |
| 5:16pm | Ludvig Aberg, Scottie Scheffler |
| 5:38pm | Collin Morikawa, Brian Campbell |
| 5:49pm | Nick Taylor, Matt Fitzpatrick |
| 6:00pm | Hideki Matsuyama, Michael Brennan |
| 6:11pm | Jake Knapp, Xander Schauffele |
| 6:22pm | Ben Griffin, Max Homa |
| 6:33pm | Chris Gotterup, Brooks Koepka |
| 6:55pm | Jason Day, Cameron Young |
| 7:06pm | Haotong Li, Kristoffer Reitan |
| 7:17pm | Wyndham Clark, Tyrrell Hatton |
| 7:28pm | Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood |
| 7:39pm | Patrick Reed, Justin Rose |
| 7:50pm | Rory McIlroy, Sam Burns |
How to Watch the Masters 2026
Fans in the UK can catch all the action of The Masters on Sky Sports. Coverage begins with a Masters breakfast at 2:30 pm GMT. Regular updates and featured group actions will be aired until 5 pm BST.
Sky Sports Golf will provide continuous coverage, including live broadcasts from Featured Holes/Amen Corner. Viewers can subscribe to Sky or opt for a NOW pass for day or month access.
For real-time updates, Independent Sport will host a live blog with all the latest scores and reactions.
