Augusta National has announced the complete starting times for Saturday's third round of the 90th Masters, with tee times beginning at 9:31 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time and extending through the afternoon as golfers compete in one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments.
The pairings begin at 9:31 a.m. with Kurt Kitayama and Alex Noren, followed by Charl Schwartzel and Rasmus Hojgaard at 9:42 a.m. Jon Rahm and Si Woo Kim are scheduled for 9:53 a.m., with Brian Harman and Corey Conners teeing off at 10:04 a.m.
Morning and Midday Schedule
The morning continues with Sergio Garcia and Maverick McNealy at 10:15 a.m., Keegan Bradley and Viktor Hovland at 10:26 a.m., and Justin Thomas and Gary Woodland at 10:37 a.m. Samuel Stevens and Adam Scott follow at 10:48 a.m., with Marco Penge and Matt McCarty starting at 11:10 a.m.
Jordan Spieth and Sepp Straka are paired for an 11:21 a.m. tee time, followed by Aaron Rai and Jacob Bridgeman at 11:32 a.m. Patrick Cantlay and Sungjae Im tee off at 11:43 a.m., with Dustin Johnson and Russell Henley at 11:54 a.m. Harris English and Ryan Gerard begin at 12:05 p.m., while Ludvig Aberg and Scottie Scheffler are scheduled for 12:16 p.m.
Afternoon Featured Groups
The afternoon schedule includes Collin Morikawa and Brian Campbell at 12:38 p.m., Nick Taylor and Matt Fitzpatrick at 12:49 p.m., and Hideki Matsuyama and Michael Brennan at 1:00 p.m. Jake Knapp and Xander Schauffele follow at 1:11 p.m., with Ben Griffin and Max Homa at 1:22 p.m. Chris Gotterup and Brooks Koepka are paired for 1:33 p.m.
Jason Day and Cameron Young tee off at 1:55 p.m., followed by Haotong Li and Kristoffer Reitan at 2:06 p.m. Wyndham Clark and Tyrrell Hatton start at 2:17 p.m., with Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood at 2:28 p.m.
Final Pairings
Patrick Reed and Justin Rose are scheduled for 2:39 p.m., with the final pairing of Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns teeing off at 2:50 p.m. to close out the third round.
Why This Matters:
The Masters represents a significant economic and cultural event that extends beyond elite competition, supporting thousands of hospitality workers, groundskeepers, and service employees whose livelihoods depend on the tournament's success. The scheduling of tee times affects public access to viewing opportunities, with later afternoon slots typically drawing larger television audiences and providing broader access to fans who work during morning hours. The tournament's structure and accessibility considerations reflect broader questions about how major sporting events balance tradition with inclusive participation, both for competitors from diverse backgrounds and for working families seeking to engage with premier athletic competition. The international field represented in the pairings underscores golf's global reach and the importance of equitable access to professional sports opportunities.