Masters 2026: Complete Round 3 Pairings and UK Start Times at Augusta
The third round at Augusta National arrives with Rory McIlroy holding a commanding six-shot advantage. He sits at 12 under after a second-round 65 that included nine birdies and six birdies in his final seven holes.
McIlroy and the main chasers
McIlroy’s 36-hole lead is the largest in Masters history. He seeks to become the first player since Tiger Woods to win consecutive green jackets.
Patrick Reed stands six shots off the pace. Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood are a further stroke back. Xander Schauffele is among those inside the top 20.
Cut line and notable progressions
Fifty-four players advanced to the weekend. The cut fell at four over par.
Former champion Jon Rahm made the cut on the number after a two-under 70 in round two.
Round 3 pairings and UK start times
For quick reference, Filmogaz.com presents Masters 2026: Complete Round 3 Pairings and UK Start Times at Augusta in the table below. All listed times are BST.
| 14:31 | Kurt Kitayama / Alex Noren (SWE) |
| 14:42 | Charl Schwartzel (RSA) / Rasmus Højgaard (DEN) |
| 14:53 | Jon Rahm (ESP) / Si Woo Kim (KOR) |
| 15:04 | Brian Harman / Corey Conners (CAN) |
| 15:15 | Sergio Garcia (ESP) / Maverick McNealy |
| 15:26 | Keegan Bradley / Viktor Hovland (NOR) |
| 15:37 | Justin Thomas / Gary Woodland |
| 15:48 | Samuel Stevens / Adam Scott (AUS) |
| 16:10 | Marco Penge (ENG) / Matt McCarty |
| 16:21 | Jordan Spieth / Sepp Straka (AUT) |
| 16:32 | Aaron Rai (ENG) / Jacob Bridgeman |
| 16:43 | Patrick Cantlay / Sungjae Im (KOR) |
| 16:54 | Dustin Johnson / Russell Henley |
| 17:05 | Harris English / Ryan Gerard |
| 17:16 | Ludvig Åberg (SWE) / Scottie Scheffler |
| 17:38 | Collin Morikawa / Brian Campbell |
| 17:49 | Nick Taylor (CAN) / Matt Fitzpatrick (ENG) |
| 18:00 | Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) / Michael Brennan |
| 18:11 | Jake Knapp / Xander Schauffele |
| 18:22 | Ben Griffin / Max Homa |
| 18:33 | Chris Gotterup / Brooks Koepka |
| 18:55 | Jason Day (AUS) / Cameron Young |
| 19:06 | Haotong Li (CHN) / Kristoffer Reitan (NOR) |
| 19:17 | Wyndham Clark / Tyrrell Hatton (ENG) |
| 19:28 | Shane Lowry (IRL) / Tommy Fleetwood (ENG) |
| 19:39 | Patrick Reed / Justin Rose (ENG) |
| 19:50 | Rory McIlroy (NIRL) / Sam Burns |
Weather and broadcast details
No rain is expected across the weekend at Augusta. Conditions should warm on both days.
Saturday will be sunny and hot. Winds will be light at 3-6 mph, with a high near 29°C (86°F).
Sunday looks mostly sunny and hot. Wind will pick up slightly to 5-10 mph. Highs should reach about 30°C (87°F).
Sky Sports begins extensive tournament coverage at 16:30 BST on Saturday. The global broadcast window opens at 17:00 BST.
What to watch
McIlroy’s closing stretch in round two showcased his momentum. He will be watched closely in the final group.
Reed, Rose, Lowry and Fleetwood can change the leaderboard quickly. Rahm and other past champions remain threats.
Filmogaz.com will provide further updates through the weekend. Check for live scoring and analysis as play progresses.
