Augusta National announced starting times for Saturday's third round of the 90th Masters, with the world's top golfers set to compete in one of professional golf's most prestigious and economically significant tournaments. The pairings begin at 9:31 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, marking a critical day in determining which competitors will contend for the green jacket and the substantial prize money and endorsement opportunities that accompany success at Augusta.
Morning Pairings
The third round begins with Kurt Kitayama and Alex Noren teeing off at 9:31 a.m., 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 at 10:04 a.m. Sergio Garcia and Maverick McNealy follow at 10:15 a.m., while Keegan Bradley and Viktor Hovland tee off at 10:26 a.m.
Justin Thomas and Gary Woodland are paired at 10:37 a.m., followed by Samuel Stevens and Adam Scott at 10:48 a.m. Marco Penge and Matt McCarty begin at 11:10 a.m., with Jordan Spieth and Sepp Straka at 11:21 a.m. Aaron Rai and Jacob Bridgeman are scheduled for 11:32 a.m., while Patrick Cantlay and Sungjae Im tee off at 11:43 a.m.
Dustin Johnson and Russell Henley follow at 11:54 a.m., with Harris English and Ryan Gerard at 12:05 p.m. Ludvig Aberg and Scottie Scheffler, two of the tournament's most closely watched competitors, are paired at 12:16 p.m.
Afternoon Featured Groups
Collin Morikawa and Brian Campbell begin at 12:38 p.m., followed by Nick Taylor and Matt Fitzpatrick at 12:49 p.m. Hideki Matsuyama and Michael Brennan tee off at 1:00 p.m., with Jake Knapp and Xander Schauffele at 1:11 p.m. Ben Griffin and Max Homa follow at 1:22 p.m., while Chris Gotterup and Brooks Koepka are scheduled for 1:33 p.m.
Jason Day and Cameron Young begin at 1:55 p.m., followed by Haotong Li and Kristoffer Reitan at 2:06 p.m. Wyndham Clark and Tyrrell Hatton tee off at 2:17 p.m., with Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood at 2:28 p.m. Patrick Reed and Justin Rose are paired at 2:39 p.m., while Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns conclude the day's pairings at 2:50 p.m.
Why This Matters:
The Masters represents one of golf's most lucrative tournaments, generating substantial economic activity for Augusta, Georgia, and providing significant prize money and long-term endorsement opportunities for competitors. The tournament's scheduling and organization demonstrate the precision required to manage a major sporting event that attracts global television audiences and corporate sponsorships worth millions of dollars. Saturday's third round will determine which golfers position themselves for Sunday's final round, where career-defining performances can translate into enhanced earning potential and market value for years to come. The efficient management of tee times ensures fair competition while maximizing broadcast coverage and spectator experience, both critical to maintaining the tournament's commercial success and reputation.