Moving Day at the 2025 Masters is officially underway, and the excitement at Augusta National Golf Club is palpable. With just 36 holes remaining, Justin Rose leads the pack by a narrow margin, holding a one-shot advantage over Bryson DeChambeau. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy is lurking just two shots behind, eager to secure his place in golf history with a potential career Grand Slam.
As the third round kicks off on Saturday, April 12, 2025, all eyes will be on the featured groups and the high-stakes matchups that could shift the dynamics of this prestigious tournament. Defending champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, despite a rocky second round that included five bogeys, managed to post a score of 71, leaving him at five under and three shots back from Rose.
The tee times for the third round reveal some thrilling pairings. Starting the day at 9:50 a.m. ET, Tom Kim will be the first golfer to hit the course, followed by Joaquin Niemann and Jordan Spieth at 10:00 a.m. ET. As the morning unfolds, the excitement builds towards the afternoon pairings featuring some of the biggest names in golf.
At 1:10 p.m. ET, Xander Schauffele, who has won two of the last three majors, will tee off alongside Tommy Fleetwood, who is still in search of his first victory in the U.S. This pairing promises to showcase some impressive ball-striking, drawing the attention of fans and analysts alike.
Next up at 1:20 p.m. ET are Patrick Reed and Collin Morikawa. This duo combines Morikawa's exceptional ball-striking with Reed's renowned short game, making for a compelling matchup that could yield significant results on the leaderboard.
At 1:30 p.m. ET, the excitement continues as Ludvig Aberg, last year’s runner-up, teams up with past champion Hideki Matsuyama. With Aberg looking to improve on his previous performance and Matsuyama aiming to reclaim his former glory, this pairing is sure to deliver a thrilling show.
Scottie Scheffler will be paired with Tyrrell Hatton at 2:20 p.m. ET. Scheffler, a two-time winner of the Masters, will look to leverage his experience as he faces off against Hatton, who is known for his unpredictable yet exciting play style.
One of the most anticipated matchups of the day features Rory McIlroy and Corey Conners at 2:30 p.m. ET. McIlroy is on the verge of making history with a chance to complete the career Grand Slam, while Conners is enjoying some of the best golf of his career. This pairing is bound to draw significant attention from fans and media alike.
Finally, the day culminates with the final pairing at 2:40 p.m. ET, where Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau will battle it out for the lead. With three U.S. Open championships between them, this matchup is not just about the current standings but also the legacy each player is building.
The full schedule for Saturday’s tee times is as follows:
- 9:50 a.m. - Tom Kim
- 10:00 a.m. - Joaquin Niemann, Jordan Spieth
- 10:10 a.m. - Stephan Jaeger, Max Greyserman
- 10:20 a.m. - Danny Willett, J.T. Poston
- 10:30 a.m. - Jon Rahm, Zach Johnson
- 10:40 a.m. - Patrick Cantlay, Akshay Bhatia
- 10:50 a.m. - Denny McCarthy, J.J. Spaun
- 11:10 a.m. - Maverick McNealy, Charl Schwartzel
- 11:20 a.m. - Brian Campbell, Byeong Hun An
- 11:30 a.m. - Aaron Rai, Justin Thomas
- 11:40 a.m. - Sahith Theegala, Davis Thompson
- 11:50 a.m. - Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark
- 12:00 p.m. - Nick Taylor, Daniel Berger
- 12:10 p.m. - Tom Hoge, Max Homa
- 12:30 p.m. - Harris English, Min Woo Lee
- 12:40 p.m. - Sam Burns, Nico Echavarria
- 12:50 p.m. - Brian Harman, Bubba Watson
- 1:00 p.m. - Davis Riley, Michael Kim
- 1:10 p.m. - Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood
- 1:20 p.m. - Patrick Reed, Collin Morikawa
- 1:30 p.m. - Ludvig Aberg, Hideki Matsuyama
- 1:50 p.m. - Jason Day, Sungjae Im
- 2:00 p.m. - Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland
- 2:10 p.m. - Scottie Scheffler, Tyrrell Hatton
- 2:20 p.m. - Matt McCarty, Shane Lowry
- 2:30 p.m. - Rory McIlroy, Corey Conners
- 2:40 p.m. - Justin Rose, Bryson DeChambeau
As the day unfolds, golf fans around the world will be glued to their screens, watching to see if Justin Rose can maintain his lead, if Bryson DeChambeau can capitalize on his momentum, or if Rory McIlroy will finally claim that elusive green jacket. With so much on the line, Saturday at the Masters promises to be a day filled with drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments.
