The Stage Is Set at Augusta National

The golf world converges on Georgia for the 89th Masters Tournament, where world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler begins his title defense amidst towering Georgia pines. The Texan superstar aims to join Jack Nicklaus (1963-66) as the only players to claim three green jackets in four years following his dominant 2024 victory over rising star Ludvig Åberg.

Tournament Essentials

• Dates: April 10-13, 2025
• Purse: $20 million ($3.6M to winner)
• Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler (-11 in 2024)

Complete ESPN+ Coverage Breakdown

Pre-Tournament Programming

Championship Rounds

Thursday/Friday Features:

• Featured Groups: Follow top pairings from 8:45 AM ET
• Amen Corner Cam: Exclusive coverage of holes 11-13
• 4K HDR Main Feed: From 3:00 PM ET on ESPN

Star-Studded Contenders

The field features golf's elite chasing the iconic green jacket:

1. Scottie Scheffler (World No. 1, 2x Masters winner)
2. Rory McIlroy (Career Grand Slam seeker)
3. Ludvig Åberg (2024 runner-up, Ryder Cup star)
4. Xander Schauffele (Tokyo Olympic gold medalist)
5. Collin Morikawa (2x major champion)

Historical Context

• Last 5 Winners:
  • 2024: Scottie Scheffler
  • 2023: Jon Rahm
  • 2022: Hideki Matsuyama
  • 2021: Dustin Johnson
  • 2020: (November) Johnson

Enhanced Viewing Experience

ESPN+ offers:

• 4 simultaneous streams: Main feed, featured holes, marquee group, and data center
• Shot-by-shot tracking: Real-time analytics for all players
• Virtual Eye technology: 3D hole visualization

For complete golf coverage, visit ESPN Golf Hub for:

• Live leaderboard updates
• Expert analysis from Andy North & Curtis Strange
• Daily highlights and featured player profiles