Masters Sunday Tee Times Announced As Final Round Nears Climax
The 2026 Masters Tournament reaches its dramatic conclusion Sunday at Augusta National, with tee times now confirmed for the final round. Golf fans across the U.S. are searching for start times as the leaderboard tightens, with just three strokes separating the top five players heading into Sunday.
Tournament officials released pairings Saturday evening after third-round play concluded. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 2:35 PM ET alongside rising star Ludvig Ã…berg, who sits one stroke back. World No. 2 Rory McIlroy starts at 2:25 PM ET, still within striking distance of his career Grand Slam.
Sunday's weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures, setting up ideal scoring conditions. The final group featuring 36-hole leader Xander Schauffele and surprise contender Cameron Young begins at 2:45 PM ET. Young electrified the galleries Saturday with a back-nine 31 to climb into contention.
Augusta National's traditional Sunday pin placements often produce dramatic leaderboard swings. The famed back-nine holes (11-15) have decided 14 of the last 20 Masters tournaments. CBS will broadcast final-round coverage beginning at 2:00 PM ET, with featured group streaming available via Masters.com and the ESPN+ app.
Tickets for Sunday's round sold out months in advance, with secondary market prices exceeding $2,500. The tournament has drawn record television ratings this year, fueled by the tight competition and perfect spring weather in Augusta, Georgia.
Local businesses report strong sales during Masters week, with hotels at 98% occupancy. The economic impact on the Augusta region typically exceeds $120 million annually. Tournament chairman Fred Ridley will present the green jacket to the winner around 7:00 PM ET Sunday evening.
