The first round of the 2025 Masters is almost here, and excitement is building as the world's top golfers prepare to tee off at Augusta National Golf Club. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the tee times and pairings for the opening two rounds of this prestigious tournament were announced, setting the stage for thrilling competition.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will kick off his title defense at 10:15 a.m. ET, playing alongside fellow American Justin Thomas and Spanish amateur Josele Ballester. Scheffler, who is looking to become the first back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods, will have his work cut out for him as he competes against a formidable field.
Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irish star, is also in the spotlight as he seeks to complete his career Grand Slam. McIlroy will begin his quest at 1:12 p.m. ET, paired with last year's runner-up Ludvig Aberg and American Akshay Bhatia. McIlroy comes into this year's Masters with momentum, having recently won both the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the Players Championship.
The Honorary Starter ceremony will commence Masters week at 7:25 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 10, 2025, featuring golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson. This ceremonial tee shot is a cherished tradition that marks the official start of the tournament.
Here's a detailed look at the tee times and pairings for the first round:
Masters First Round Pairings and Tee Times (All times ET)
- 7:40 a.m.: David Riley, Patton Kizzire
- 7:51 a.m.: Kevin Yu, Johnattan Vegas, Nicolai Hojgaard
- 8:02 a.m.: Mike Weir, Michael Kim, Cameron Young
- 8:13 a.m.: Zach Johnson, Joe Highsmith, Chris Kirk
- 8:24 a.m.: Danny Willett, Nico Echavarria, Davis Thompson
- 8:35 a.m.: Bernhard Langer, Will Zalatoris, Noah Kent
- 8:52 a.m.: Cameron Smith, J.T. Poston, Aaron Rai
- 9:03 a.m.: Fred Couples, Harris English, Taylor Pendrith
- 9:14 a.m.: Corey Conners, Brian Harman, Stephan Jaeger
- 9:25 a.m.: Patrick Reed, Max Greyserman, Ben An
- 9:36 a.m.: Robert MacIntyre, Billy Horschel, Nick Dunlap
- 9:47 a.m.: Collin Morikawa, Joaquin Niemann, Min Woo Lee
- 9:58 a.m.: Phil Mickelson, Jason Day, Keegan Bradley
- 10:15 a.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Josele Ballester
- 10:26 a.m.: Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, Tyrrell Hatton
- 10:37 a.m.: Tony Finau, Maverick McNealy, Thomas Detry
- 10:48 a.m.: Cameron Davis, Rafael Campos, Austin Eckroat
- 10:59 a.m.: Angel Cabrera, Laurie Canter, Adam Schenk
- 11:10 a.m.: Jose Maria Olazabal, Thriston Lawrence, Brian Campbell
- 11:21 a.m.: Bubba Watson, Matthieu Pavon, Evan Beck
- 11:38 a.m.: Tom Hoge, Matt McCarty, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
- 11:49 a.m.: Charl Schwartzel, Denny McCarthy, Hiroshi Tai
- 12:00 p.m.: Max Homa, Justin Rose, J.J. Spaun
- 12:11 p.m.: Dustin Johnson, Nick Taylor, Justin Hastings
- 12:22 p.m.: Sergio Garcia, Lucas Glover, Daniel Berger
- 12:33 p.m.: Patrick Cantlay, Rasmus Hojgaard, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 12:50 p.m.: Brooks Koepka, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im
- 1:01 p.m.: Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland
- 1:12 p.m.: Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Akshay Bhatia
- 1:23 p.m.: Hideki Matsuyama, Bryson DeChambeau, Shane Lowry
- 1:34 p.m.: Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood
- 1:45 p.m.: Sahith Theegala, Sepp Straka, Sam Burns
With such a strong lineup, the anticipation for the Masters is palpable. Golf fans around the world are eager to see if McIlroy can finally claim his first Masters title and join the elite group of players who have achieved the career Grand Slam. Meanwhile, Scheffler aims to solidify his legacy as one of the greats by winning his third Masters title.
As the countdown to the first tee shot continues, the excitement is building for what promises to be another unforgettable edition of the Masters.
