Masters Tee Times Announced For Saturday's Critical Round

The 2026 Masters Tournament enters a pivotal weekend as Augusta National released Saturday's tee times Friday evening. Golf fans across the U.S. are scrambling to check schedules as several star pairings could determine the championship's outcome.

World No. 1 Jordan Spieth will tee off at 1:45 PM ET alongside rising star Michael Kim, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler starts at 2:10 PM with veteran Justin Thomas. These marquee groupings come after Friday's dramatic cut eliminated several top contenders.

The tee times are trending nationally as weekend weather forecasts predict possible rain delays. Tournament organizers moved several start times earlier to accommodate potential disruptions. ESPN and CBS will broadcast the action beginning at 10 AM ET.

Augusta National's traditional "Moving Day" takes on extra significance this year with seven players within three strokes of the lead. Local golf shops report increased demand for Masters merchandise as fans prepare for what could be a historic Saturday.

Saturday's early starters include amateur standout David Ford (10:20 AM ET) and LIV Golf's Dustin Johnson (11:05 AM ET). The last pairing of co-leaders Will Zalatoris and Hideki Matsuyama begins at 2:30 PM ET.

Tournament officials confirmed all Saturday tickets remain valid despite the weather concerns. Secondary market prices have jumped 35% since Friday's cut, with many fans hoping to witness potential record-breaking performances.

Mobile traffic to the Masters app surged 200% in the past hour as fans check real-time updates. The tournament's unique no-cell-phone policy means most attendees rely on course scoreboards and radio broadcasts for live updates.