Masters 2025: First-Round Tee Times and Groupings

• The 89th Masters begins Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Augusta National.
• Defending champion Scottie Scheffler tees off at 10:15 a.m. ET.
• Rory McIlroy starts his quest for the Career Grand Slam at 1:12 p.m. ET.
• Jon Rahm, the 2023 champion, tees off at 1:34 p.m. ET.
• Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson open the tournament at 7:25 a.m. ET.

Masters 2025: First-Round Tee Times and Groupings

The 89th Masters Tournament officially begins Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. This year’s tournament promises to deliver thrilling action as the world’s best golfers compete for the coveted green jacket. Below is a detailed breakdown of the first-round tee times and groupings, along with key highlights to watch.

Honorary Starters Open the Tournament

As is tradition, the Masters will begin with ceremonial tee shots from legendary golfers. Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson will take the first tee at 7:25 a.m. ET to officially start the tournament. Nicklaus, an 18-time major champion and six-time Masters winner, has participated in this ceremony since 2010. Player, a three-time Masters champion, joined in 2012, and Watson, a two-time winner, has been part of the tradition since 2022.

Key Groupings to Watch

The first round features several marquee groupings that are sure to draw significant attention. Here are some of the most notable:

• 10:15 a.m. ET: Defending champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tees off alongside two-time major winner Justin Thomas and Spanish amateur Jose Luis Ballester. Scheffler, who won the Masters in 2022 and 2024, is aiming to become the first back-to-back champion since Tiger Woods in 2001-02.
• 1:12 p.m. ET: Rory McIlroy begins his quest for the Career Grand Slam. The Northern Irishman, who has already won four majors, is paired with rising stars Ludvig Åberg and Akshay Bhatia. McIlroy enters the tournament with strong momentum, having secured two wins earlier this season.
• 1:34 p.m. ET: Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion, tees off with Wyndham Clark and Tommy Fleetwood. Rahm, who has 11 PGA Tour victories, is one of the favorites to contend this year.
• 9:58 a.m. ET: Phil Mickelson, a three-time Masters winner, is grouped with Jason Day and Keegan Bradley. Mickelson is chasing his fourth green jacket, having last won in 2010.
• 9:47 a.m. ET: Collin Morikawa, Joaquin Niemann, and Min Woo Lee form another exciting trio. All three players are known for their precision and competitive spirit.

Full First-Round Tee Times

Here is the complete list of Thursday’s tee times (all times Eastern):

• 7:40 a.m. – Davis Riley, Patton Kizzire
• 7:51 a.m. – Kevin Yu, Jhonattan Vegas, Nicolai Hojgaard
• 8:02 a.m. – Mike Weir, Michael Kim, Cameron Young
• 8:13 a.m. – Zach Johnson, Joe Highsmith, Chris Kirk
• 8:24 a.m. – Danny Willett, Nicolas Echavarria, Davis Thompson
• 8:35 a.m. – Bernhard Langer, Will Zalatoris, Noah Kent
• 8:52 a.m. – Cameron Smith, J.T. Poston, Aaron Rai
• 9:03 a.m. – Fred Couples, Harris English, Taylor Pendrith
• 9:14 a.m. – Corey Conners, Brian Harman, Stephan Jaeger
• 9:25 a.m. – Patrick Reed, Max Greyserman, Byeong Hun An
• 9:36 a.m. – Robert MacIntyre, Billy Horschel, Nick Dunlap
• 9:47 a.m. – Collin Morikawa, Joaquin Niemann, Min Woo Lee
• 9:58 a.m. – Phil Mickelson, Jason Day, Keegan Bradley
• 10:15 a.m. – Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Jose Luis Ballester
• 10:26 a.m. – Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, Tyrrell Hatton
• 10:37 a.m. – Tony Finau, Maverick McNealy, Thomas Detry
• 10:48 a.m. – Cameron Davis, Rafael Campos, Austin Eckroat
• 10:59 a.m. – Angel Cabrera, Laurie Canter, Adam Schenk
• 11:10 a.m. – José María Olazábal, Thriston Lawrence, Brian Campbell
• 11:21 a.m. – Bubba Watson, Matthieu Pavon, Evan Beck
• 11:38 a.m. – Tom Hoge, Matt McCarty, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
• 11:49 a.m. – Charl Schwartzel, Denny McCarthy, Hiroshi Tai
• 12:00 p.m. – Max Homa, Justin Rose, J.J. Spaun
• 12:11 p.m. – Dustin Johnson, Nick Taylor, Justin Hastings
• 12:22 p.m. – Sergio Garcia, Lucas Glover, Daniel Berger
• 12:33 p.m. – Patrick Cantlay, Rasmus Højgaard, Matt Fitzpatrick
• 12:50 p.m. – Brooks Koepka, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im
• 1:01 p.m. – Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland
• 1:12 p.m. – Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Akshay Bhatia
• 1:23 p.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Bryson DeChambeau, Shane Lowry
• 1:34 p.m. – Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood
• 1:45 p.m. – Sahith Theegala, Sepp Straka, Sam Burns

Fans can catch all the action from Augusta National through CBS Sports’ extensive coverage. The broadcast begins Thursday with live streams of featured groups, Amen Corner, and holes 15 and 16. Coverage continues throughout the weekend, culminating in the final round on Sunday. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament unfolds, and prepare for an unforgettable week of golf at the Masters!

Sources: Augusta National Golf Club, CBS Sports