AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tee times for Thursday’s opening round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club feature a mix of early risers and marquee afternoon groups as the year’s first major begins.
Play opens at 7:25 a.m. ET with ceremonial tee shots from past champions, followed by the first competitive group at 7:40 a.m. as the 91-player field begins its pursuit of a green jacket.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy headlines the morning wave, teeing off at 10:31 a.m. alongside Cameron Young and amateur Mason Howell.
Two groups earlier, Bryson DeChambeau joins Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele at 10:07 a.m., followed by Hideki Matsuyama, Collin Morikawa and Russell Henley at 10:19 a.m.
The afternoon wave features several high-profile groupings, including Jon Rahm with Ludvig Åberg and Chris Gotterup at 1:08 p.m., and a notable trio of Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose and Brooks Koepka at 1:20 p.m.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tees off in the penultimate group at 1:44 p.m. alongside Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland.
The first round sets the stage for the 90th Masters, with featured groups split between morning and afternoon waves as players navigate early conditions at Augusta National.
