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2026 Masters Tournament-Event Details and Course Layout

This image depicts the 2026 Masters Tournament, featuring elite golfers' performances on the course.

The upcoming golf season features an exciting Masters Tournament, a crucial event. It will be remarkable as the 90th edition of golf’s most prestigious and traditional culture. The Masters Tournament will take place on April 9-12, 2026, at Augusta National Golf Club. This year brings an extra layer to the Masters Tournament milestone anniversary. Furthermore, new champions rise to fame, and watch as seasoned players return to form.

Fans will be eager to see the golfers’ direct, splendid performances prove their stamina. There is also a strong interest in streaming options, the course layout, and the list of players on the court.

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A Brief History of the Masters Tournament

The Masters Tournament started in 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club. This Augusta National Invitational event has quickly established itself as one of golf’s four major championships. Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts jointly founded the Masters Tournament. It has become reshaped by its traditions, such as the Green Jacket, the Champions Dinner, and the Par 3 Contest.

Throughout the decades, the Masters Tournament has achieved a milestone winning streak from 1934 to 1958. Later, Jack Nicklaus recorded six titles, including his unforgettable comeback in 1986. Nicklaus, Palmer, and Woods have left fast marks on the event’s history in golf. The Master’s Tournament stands before a global audience and is a celebration of its rich legacy, with momentum this year.

Event Details

Main Event: Masters Tournament

Date: April 9-12, 2026

Venue: Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, United States.

Where can I watch the 2026 Masters Tournament?

The golf event will air on Sky Sports in the U.K. Additional coverage will be available on the Sky Sports golf channel, Now TV, and Sky Go.

The first golf tournament will be broadcast on CBS (weekend rounds) and ESPN (first/second rounds) in the USA. Streaming options include Paramount+ (CBS simulcast), free coverage on Masters.com, and the Masters App.

In France, the 2026 event will stream on Canal+, an official partner in the region.

This event will be live-streamed on Movistar+ for the Spanish followers.

In India, this year’s first major golf championships will air on Amazon Prime Video. These platforms offer continuous coverage over the weekend.

You can access this event live on Sky Italia with coverage of the full competition.

The 2026 Masters Tournament will be broadcast on Sky Deutschland in Germany. Across all regions, fans can also access coverage, including Featured Groups and Amen Corner, throughout the tournament.

In Australia, this event will be live-streamed on Fox Sports. Other streaming services include Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now, which provide full coverage of golf.

You can watch the golf on SuperSport in South Africa. The competition at Augusta National will be available with live coverage on DStv channels and the streaming app.

This event will broadcast on Starzplay or OSN+, likely with major golf coverage in the UAE.

Format

The Masters Tournament spans four days, from Thursday to Sunday, with 72 holes of stroke play. During the early-week practice days, players participate in practice rounds and the traditional par-3 game. All players compete in rounds 1 and 2 of the Masters Tournament. Following 36 holes, only the top 50 players and ties advance to the weekend. In the final rounds 3 and 4, the balanced players battled for the green jacket.

In the play-off rule, if there is a tie after 72 holes, a sudden-death playoff starts on Augusta’s 18th hole. It continues until a winner is found. Augusta National is famous for its Amen Corner (holes 11-13), where many tournaments are won or lost. A selection of the player field typically includes past champions, top-ranked golfers, and a select group of amateur players.

Course Layout

HoleNameYardsPar
1Tea Olive4454
2Pink Dogwood5855
3Flowering Peach3504
4Flowering Crab Apple2403
5Magnolia4954
6Juniper1803
7Pampas4504
8Yellow Jasmine5705
9Carolina Cherry4604
 OUT377536
10Camellia4954
11White Dogwood5204
12Golden Bell1553
13Azalea5455
14Chinese Fir4404
15Firethorn5505
16Redbud1703
17Nandina4504
18Holly4654
 In379036
 Total756572

Course Overview

FeatureDetails
LocationAugusta, Georgia, USA
Course NameAugusta National Golf Club
Par72
Total YardageApprox. 7,500 yards
Course TypeParkland
Established1933
Famous StretchAmen Corner (Holes 11–13)
Signature PrizeGreen Jacket

Entry Criteria for the 90th Edition of the Masters

InviteesCountryQualification
Ludvig ÅbergSweden13, 18, 25
Daniel BergerUnited States26
Akshay BhatiaUnited States17, 18, 25
Keegan BradleyUnited States17, 18, 25
Michael BrennanUnited States25
Jacob BridgemanUnited States17, 18
Sam BurnsUnited States18, 25
Ángel CabreraArgentina1
Brian CampbellUnited States17
Patrick CantlayUnited States18, 25
Wyndham ClarkUnited States2, 15, 25
Corey ConnersCanada13, 18, 25
Fred CouplesUnited States1
Jason DayAustralia13
Bryson DeChambeauUnited States2, 13, 16,25
Nico EchavarriaColombia17
Harris EnglishUnited States13, 15, 16, 18, 25
Ethan FangUnited States8
Matt FitzpatrickEngland2, 15, 17, 25
Tommy FleetwoodEngland17, 18, 25
Ryan FoxNew Zealand17, 25
Sergio GarcíaSpain1
Ryan GerardUnited States25
Chris GotterupUnited States15, 17, 18, 19, 25
Max GreysermanUnited States25
Ben GriffinUnited States17, 18, 25
Harry HallEngland18
Brian HarmanUnited States3, 18, 25
Tyrrell HattonEngland14, 25
Russell HenleyUnited States18, 25
Jackson HerringtonUnited States7-B
Nicolai HøjgaardDenmark26
Rasmus HøjgaardDenmark25
Brandon HoltzUnited States11
Max HomaUnited States13
Viktor HovlandNorway14, 18, 25
Mason HowellUnited States7-A
Im Sung-jaeKorea13, 18, 25
Casey JarvisSouth Africa24
Dustin JohnsonUnited States1
Zach JohnsonUnited States1, 13
Naoyuki KataokaJapan21
John KeeferUnited States25
Kim Si WooKorea25
Michael KimUnited States25
Kurt KitayamaUnited States17, 25
Jake KnappUnited States26
Brooks KoepkaUnited States4
Fifa LaopakdeeThailand9
Min Woo LeeAustralia25
Haotong LiChina15
Shane LowryIreland18, 25
Robert MacIntyreScotland14, 18, 25
Hideki MatsuyamaJapan1, 18, 25
Matt McCartyUnited States26
Rory McIlroyNorthern Ireland1, 5, 18, 25
Tom McKibbinNorthern Ireland22
Maverick McNealyUnited States18, 25
Phil MickelsonUnited States1, 4
Collin MorikawaUnited States3, 17, 18, 25
Rasmus Neergaard-PetersenDenmark23, 25
Alex NorenSweden25
Andrew NovakUnited States18, 25
José María OlazábalSpain1
Carlos OrtizMexico14
Marco PengeEngland20, 25
Aldrich PotgieterSouth Africa17
Mateo PulciniArgentina10
Jon RahmSpain1, 2
Aaron RaiEngland25
Patrick ReedUnited States1, 13, 25
Kristoffer ReitanNorway25
Davis RileyUnited States16
Justin RoseEngland13, 17, 18, 25
Xander SchauffeleUnited States3, 4, 13, 25
Scottie SchefflerUnited States1, 3, 4, 5, 13, 17, 18, 25
Charl SchwartzelSouth Africa1
Adam ScottAustralia1
Vijay SinghFiji1
Cameron SmithAustralia3
J.J. SpaunUnited States2, 18, 25
Jordan SpiethUnited States1
Samuel StevensUnited States25
Sepp StrakaAustria17, 18, 25
Nick TaylorCanada18
Justin ThomasUnited States4, 17, 18, 25
Sami ValimakiFinland25
Bubba WatsonUnited States1
Mike WeirCanada1
Danny WillettEngland1
Gary WoodlandUnited States17
Tiger WoodsUnited States1
Cameron YoungUnited States5, 14, 17, 18, 25

Masters Tournament-Schedule

DateDayEvent Highlights
April 6, 2026MondayPractice rounds begin; players start preparing on Augusta’s par-72 course.
April 7, 2026TuesdayPractice continues; media sessions and interviews with players.
April 8, 2026WednesdayFinal practice round; traditional Par 3 Contest takes place.
April 9, 2026ThursdayRound 1: Begins with full field competition in the opening 18 holes.
April 10, 2026FridayRound 2: cut applied after 36 holes (top 50 players and ties advance).
April 11, 2026SaturdayRound 3: “moving day,” where contenders position themselves for the final round.
April 12, 2026SundayRound 4: final 18 holes, followed by the Green Jacket ceremony for the champion.

Prize Pool

PositionPrize Money (USD)PositionPrize Money (USD)
1st$3,600,00026th$160,000
2nd$2,160,00027th$150,000
3rd$1,360,00028th$140,000
4th$960,00029th$130,000
5th$800,00030th$120,000
6th$720,00031st$110,000
7th$670,00032nd$105,000
8th$620,00033rd$100,000
9th$580,00034th$95,000
10th$540,00035th$90,000
11th$500,00036th$85,000
12th$460,00037th$80,000
13th$420,00038th$75,000
14th$380,00039th$70,000
15th$360,00040th$65,000
16th$340,00041st$60,000
17th$320,00042nd$58,000
18th$300,00043rd$56,000
19th$280,00044th$54,000
20th$260,00045th$52,000
21st$240,00046th$50,000
22nd$220,00047th$48,000
23rd$205,00048th$46,000
24th$190,00049th$44,000
25th$175,00050th$42,000

Closure

The 2026 Masters Tournament reaches a pivotal stage over four days. Xander Schauffele has maintained consistent performances, and any newcomer emerges with results on the course. Fans can also look forward to enhancements to bring deeper wonders into every key moment. At Augusta, unfold an exciting, memorable highlight inside the most faithful holes. The Masters Tournament will feature many splendid performances by the world’s best golfers.

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