The Masters 2025: Ultimate Guide to Dates, Top Contenders, and How to Watch Live Coverage

The Masters 2025 Championship Details

The prestigious 89th Masters Tournament will unfold at Augusta National from April 10-13, marking golf's most anticipated spring tradition. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler returns alongside Rory McIlroy, who seeks the career Grand Slam that has eluded him since 2014.

Tournament Schedule & Tee Times

• Round 1: Thursday, 10 April
• Round 2: Friday, 11 April
• Round 3: Saturday, 12 April
• Round 4: Sunday, 13 April

Note: Groupings and tee times will be announced on Tuesday, April 8 via Masters.com.

Top Contenders Analysis

The Favorites

1. Scottie Scheffler (World #1) - The 2024 champion with 9 wins last season, including two Masters victories (2022, 2024). His T10 streak at Augusta makes him the man to beat.
2. Rory McIlroy (World #2) - Fresh off a Players Championship win, this marks his 11th attempt to complete the career Grand Slam.

Dark Horses

• Ludvig Aberg: The Swedish phenom finished runner-up in his 2024 debut—can he mirror Jordan Spieth's 2015 triumph?
• Xander Schauffele: Four top-10 Masters finishes and two major wins in 2024.
• Joaquin Niemann: The LIV Golf standout with two 2025 wins and rising momentum.

LIV Golf Representation

12 players from the Saudi-backed tour will compete, including:

• Jon Rahm (2023 Champion)
• Dustin Johnson (2020 Winner)
• Bryson DeChambeau (2023 U.S. Open Champion)

Tiger Woods Update

The 5-time Masters winner announced via social media on April 1 that he would not compete due to an Achilles tendon rupture:

"April Fools—my Achilles is still a mess :)" This follows back surgery in September 2024 and limited play since July 2023.

Weather Forecast for Augusta

• Practice Rounds: Drizzle expected Monday/Wednesday; sunny Tuesday (15°C max).
• Tournament Days: Mostly dry with light winds, warming to 18°C by Sunday's final round.

Masters Traditions Explained

The Green Jacket

• History: Introduced in 1949 for Sam Snead; inspired by Augusta's azaleas.
• Rules: Winners keep a replica; original remains in the Champions Locker Room.

Par 3 Contest

• When: Wednesday, April 10 at 17:00 BST
• Fun Fact: No Par 3 winner has ever claimed the Masters in the same year.

How to Watch on BBC

• Live Radio: 5 Live & 5 Sports Extra (full schedule below)
• Digital: Live text, highlights, and analysis via BBC Sport

BBC Coverage Schedule