Tournament Overview

The 89th Masters Tournament returns to Augusta National from April 10-13, 2025, marking the first major championship of the golf season. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters as defending champion after his dominant 2024 victory, seeking to join golf legends with three Masters titles in four years.

Broadcast Schedule (ET)

Tuesday, April 8

• Practice Rounds: Noon-2 p.m. (ESPN+)

Wednesday, April 9

• Par 3 Contest: Noon-4 p.m. (ESPN+/Disney+)

Thursday, April 10

• Featured Groups: 9:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Amen Corner Live: 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (ESPN+)
• First Round: 3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Full four-day coverage includes ESPN's exclusive Featured Holes coverage and international broadcasts in Spanish via ESPN Deportes.

Championship Contenders

Top Tier Favorites:

• Scottie Scheffler (Current Odds: +350)
• Rory McIlroy (Completing career Grand Slam)
• Xander Schauffele (2024 Olympic Gold Medalist)

Emerging Threats:

• Ludvig Åberg (2024 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year)
• Jordan Spieth (2015 Champion)

Key Storylines

1. Scheffler's Historic Pursuit: Could become the first player since Phil Mickelson (2004-06) with three wins in four years.
2. McIlroy's Career Slam: The Northern Irishman needs only a Masters win to complete golf's Grand Slam.
3. Vijay Singh Withdrawal: The 2000 champion withdrew due to back injury.

Tournament Enhancements

Augusta National announces:

• New 4K HDR broadcast technology
• Expanded concession options
• Upgraded spectator viewing areas

Player Performance Analysis

Our analytics team projects:

• Best Ball-Strikers: Scheffler, Schauffele, Cantlay
• Best Putters: Fitzpatrick, Morikawa, Day
• Dark Horses: Tommy Fleetwood (+2800), Cameron Young (+3000)

Historical Context

• Last wire-to-wire win: Jordan Spieth (2015)
• Largest margin of victory: Tiger Woods (12 strokes, 1997)
• Oldest winner: Jack Nicklaus (46, 1986)