The 2026 Masters is set to begin at Augusta National with the official Masters tee times and Masters pairings confirmed for the opening two rounds. Defending champion Rory McIlroy will start his title defence alongside U.S. Amateur champion Mason Howell and Cameron Young. The 90th Masters brings together many of the world’s best golfers, including Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre, Gary Woodland, and Jordan Spieth as the race for the Green Jacket begins.
Rory McIlroy Leads Masters Pairings At Augusta National
Defending champion Rory McIlroy will begin the 2026 Masters at Augusta National on Thursday afternoon as he looks to retain his title and move closer to a historic career Grand Slam. McIlroy has been grouped with U.S. Amateur champion Mason Howell and Cameron Young in one of the most notable Masters groupings of the opening round.
The trio will tee off at 15:31 BST during Round 1 and will also feature together in the Round 2 groupings on Friday. As the defending champion, McIlroy enters the 90th Masters with strong expectations after his memorable victory last year.
Scottie Scheffler And Jordan Spieth Feature In Masters Groupings
World number one Scottie Scheffler will also headline the 2026 Masters tee times as he begins his campaign at Augusta National alongside Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland. Scheffler is chasing another Green Jacket after his previous victories and remains one of the favourites heading into the tournament.
Elsewhere, Jordan Spieth will tee off with Justin Rose and Brooks Koepka in another high-profile Masters pairing. Several experienced players including Fred Couples, Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott, and Brian Harman will also be part of the early Round 1 tee times as the 90th Masters gets underway.
With the Masters tee times and Masters pairings now confirmed, the 2026 Masters promises a strong start at Augusta National. Fans will closely follow the Round 1 tee times and Round 2 groupings as stars like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Jordan Spieth battle for the Green Jacket.
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