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The Masters 2026 tee times are set. Augusta National hosts the year's first major from Thursday 10 April to Sunday 13 April (US dates), which means Australian fans are in for a series of late-night and early-morning sessions across the long weekend. Round 1 plays out overnight Thursday into Friday AEST, with the first groups off the tee from around 10:00pm Thursday AEST and the final groups finishing just after 4:00am Friday.
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The 2026 Masters tee times are set. Augusta National hosts the year’s first major from Thursday 10 April to Sunday 13 April (US dates). For our full betting breakdown, head to our Masters 2026 tips and predictions, and browse the complete Golf betting hub for all coverage.
Below we’ve listed the key Round 1 groups with all times converted to AEST — so you know exactly when to set your alarm.
R1 COMPLETE: Rory McIlroy, Sam Burns, Kurt Kitayama and Australia’s Jason Day share the lead at 5-under 67. Scottie Scheffler lurks at -3. No player outside the top 10 after R1 has won the Masters since 2015. Follow our Masters 2026 results and leaderboard for full round-by-round coverage.
TOURNAMENT COMPLETE: Rory McIlroy wins the 2026 Masters! Follow the final round. For R1-R3 results see our Masters results page.
Key Groups to Watch in Round 2 (Friday AEST)
R2 tee times are reversed from R1 — morning groups go out in the afternoon and vice versa. Here are the groups Australian fans should set their alarms for:
| AEST (Sat) | Group | R1 Score |
|---|---|---|
| ~2:56am | Jason Day 🇦🇺, Dustin Johnson, Shane Lowry | Day -5 (co-leader), Lowry -4 |
| ~3:44am | Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Mason Howell | McIlroy -5 (co-leader) |
| ~12:07am | Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre, Gary Woodland | Scheffler -3 (world #1) |
| ~12:03am | Adam Scott 🇦🇺, Daniel Berger, Brian Harman | Scott E (2013 champion) |
| ~12:15am | Min Woo Lee 🇦🇺, Fred Couples, Fifa Laopakdee | Lee +6 (needs big R2) |
| ~12:32am | Cameron Smith 🇦🇺, Sam Burns, Jake Knapp | Smith +2, Burns -5 (co-leader) |
Cut line prediction: The projected cut is around +3 to +4 (top 50 and ties make the weekend). Min Woo Lee (+6) and Cameron Smith (+2) both need strong Friday rounds. Jason Day and Adam Scott look safe.
Masters 2026 Round 1 Tee Times (AEST)
The full field is 89 players, playing in threesomes across Holes 1 and 10 for Rounds 1 and 2. The table below covers the most relevant groups for Australian viewers — every Australian in the field, all the major title contenders, and any groups worth staying up for. Round 2 (Friday US / Saturday AEST) runs the same groups but with tee times reversed: morning groups shift to the afternoon wave and vice versa.
| AEST Time (R1) | Group | Notable |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00pm Thu | Opening groups | First tee shot of the 2026 Masters |
| 11:43pm Thu | Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Shane Lowry | First Australian off — Day looking for a second green jacket |
| 12:07am Fri | Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele | Three major champions — marquee group of the week |
| 12:31am Fri | Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Mason Howell (a) | Defending champion McIlroy chasing back-to-back titles |
| ~1:00am–2:00am Fri | Mid-wave groups | … |
| 2:03am Fri | Adam Scott, Daniel Berger, Brian Harman | Veteran Scott, former champion Harman |
| 2:15am Fri | Min Woo Lee, Fred Couples, Fifa Laopakdee (a) | Lee paired with crowd favourite Couples |
| 2:32am Fri | Cameron Smith, Sam Burns, Jake Knapp | Smith aiming for his first green jacket |
| 3:08am Fri | Jon Rahm, Chris Gotterup, Ludvig Åberg | Two-time major champion Rahm, rising star Åberg |
| 3:20am Fri | Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka | Three major champions, Spieth chasing the career Grand Slam |
| 3:44am Fri | Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre, Gary Woodland | World No. 1 Scheffler — last group of the day |
| ~4:00am Fri | Final groups complete | Round 1 concludes |
(a) = amateur. All times AEST. Round 2 (Saturday AEST) uses the same pairings with tee times reversed — morning groups in R1 go out in the afternoon, afternoon groups go out in the morning.
Featured Groups to Watch
DeChambeau, Fitzpatrick, Schauffele — 12:07am AEST Friday
This is the group of the tournament. Three sitting major champions, three players who know what it takes to win on the biggest stage, and three genuine 2026 Masters contenders all sharing a tee sheet in Round 1. Bryson DeChambeau brings the power and unpredictability that makes Augusta nervous. Matt Fitzpatrick is the precision ball-striker, while Xander Schauffele — one of the most consistent performers in major golf over the past decade — arrives at Augusta with his game in sharp form. Set your alarm for just after midnight Friday and settle in.
McIlroy, Young, Howell — 12:31am AEST Friday
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters to complete the career Grand Slam after years of heartbreak at Augusta. Now he returns as defending champion and the sentimental favourite. Cameron Young is one of the most talented ball-strikers on Tour, perpetually on the verge of a maiden major breakthrough. Mason Howell, the reigning US Amateur champion, completes the group as the ceremonial amateur pick. McIlroy back in the same water hazards and back nine drama — this group will draw the biggest gallery of the opening day.
Scheffler, MacIntyre, Woodland — 3:44am AEST Friday
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler anchors the last group of Round 1, which means he’ll be teeing off well past 3:00am in Australia. Scheffler has been the most dominant player on the planet for two years running and arrives at Augusta as the clear betting favourite. Robert MacIntyre, the Scot who claimed his first major title in 2024, provides an intriguing foil, while Gary Woodland rounds out the trio. Late AEST start, but Scheffler’s groups are always worth watching.
The Australians — When Do They Tee Off?
Australia has four representatives in the 2026 Masters field, spread across a three-hour window. Here’s the Australian breakdown for Round 1:
- Jason Day — 11:43pm Thursday AEST. The earliest of the four, Day tees off alongside Dustin Johnson and Shane Lowry. Day has been in and out of form but has always loved Augusta. The 2015 PGA Championship winner finished T6 this week — his best Masters result in years. A late Thursday night watch.
- Adam Scott — 2:03am Friday AEST. The 2013 champion and elder statesman of Australian golf. Scott’s smooth, classic swing is still among the most watchable in the game, even if major contention has been harder to come by in recent years.
- Min Woo Lee — 2:15am Friday AEST. The 26-year-old from Perth is the most exciting Australian in the field. Paired with the beloved Fred Couples, Lee will feed off the Augusta atmosphere. His distance and ball-striking give him a legitimate chance to go low.
- Cameron Smith — 2:32am Friday AEST. The 2022 Open Champion and one of Australia’s most decorated active players. Smith has finished inside the top 10 at Augusta before and has the short-game precision to contend around these greens.
Of the four, Min Woo Lee arguably has the best draw in terms of conditions — mid-field tee times tend to catch the course in prime shape. Day goes earliest, so check the weather forecast for morning conditions at Augusta.
How to Watch the Masters in Australia
Australian viewers can watch the Masters 2026 live and on-demand via Fox Sports and the Kayo Sports streaming platform. Kayo is the most convenient option for most Australians — it broadcasts all four rounds live, with featured group coverage, Amen Corner streams, and hole-by-hole highlights available through the app on any device.
Coverage times (AEST):
- Round 1: From approximately 10:00pm Thursday 10 April, running through to around 4:00am Friday 11 April.
- Round 2: From approximately 10:00pm Friday 11 April, running through to around 4:00am Saturday 12 April.
- Round 3 (Moving Day): From approximately 10:00pm Saturday 12 April.
- Round 4 (Final Round): Overnight Sunday 13 April into Monday 14 April AEST. The champion is typically crowned in the early hours of Monday morning Australian time.
Kayo also broadcasts the iconic Amen Corner live stream (Holes 11, 12, and 13) separately from the main broadcast, which is worth having open in a second window during the peak action hours. Featured group streams for the marquee pairings are available from the first tee shot.
For those who want to keep an eye on live odds and scoring during the broadcast, bet365 offers live streaming of major golf events through their app — check availability in your state.
Masters Tee Times FAQs
What time does the Masters start in Australia?
The opening tee shots of the 2026 Masters go off at approximately 10:00pm AEST on Thursday 10 April. The field plays in waves from Holes 1 and 10, so there is action across two streams simultaneously from the start. The last groups complete their rounds at around 4:00am Friday AEST, meaning the bulk of Round 1 falls in the late-night window for Australian viewers.
What channel is the Masters on in Australia?
The Masters 2026 is broadcast live in Australia on Fox Sports and is available to stream on Kayo Sports. Kayo offers a subscription streaming service with no lock-in contract, and is available on mobile, tablet, smart TV, and web. Fox Sports is available through Foxtel. Free-to-air coverage is not available in Australia — a paid subscription is required for live viewing of all four rounds.
When do the Australians tee off at the Masters?
All four Australians tee off in Round 1 between 11:43pm Thursday and 2:32am Friday AEST. Jason Day is first out at 11:43pm Thursday, followed by Adam Scott at 2:03am Friday, Min Woo Lee at 2:15am Friday, and Cameron Smith at 2:32am Friday. In Round 2, the groups are reversed — Day, Scott, Lee, and Smith will shift to the opposite wave, meaning those who went out in the afternoon (AEST) in R1 go out in the morning, and vice versa.
When is the Masters final round in Australia?
The final round of the 2026 Masters takes place on Sunday 13 April (US time), which falls overnight into Monday 14 April AEST. Coverage begins around 10:00pm–11:00pm Sunday AEST on Kayo and Fox Sports, with the champion expected to be crowned in the early hours of Monday morning — typically between 2:00am and 4:00am AEST, depending on the pace of play and any playoff situations.
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