If there’s one complaint every year from golf’s diehard fans at the first major championship of the year, it’s that not enough of the tournament is available to watch.
That will change this year, thanks to innovations announced by Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley on Wednesday.
Starting Thursday morning, every shot from every player will be viewable on Masters.com or in the Masters app within seconds of it being struck.
If you’re wondering how Tiger Woods got to that spot or what Sergio Garcia did to make a 13 on the 15th hole, you’ll be able to see it on the Masters’ digital offerings.
Check out what’s new with #themasters online experience this year, including the ability to watch virtually every shot from every player on every hole. pic.twitter.com/smSbZ3MCi3
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 11, 2019
“The reason we’re doing it is because we have always subscribed to the notion that we want to provide content to our fans in the way they want to receive it,” Ridley said. “You know, the world is migrating more and more towards digital technology. It was something that we thought, and that we were hearing, that our fans wanted, and with a lot of great work of our digital technology committee and our staff, we were able to develop this.
“It’s been two or three years in developing. We had it in a beta test mode previously, but now I feel like we can actually execute on this.”
“Nothing stands still.”
Chairman Fred Ridley addressed increased Tournament coverage on Masters digital platforms, changes to hole No. 5, a new tunnel under Washington Road and much more in his annual Masters press conference. pic.twitter.com/w0n6nZK5Bn
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 10, 2019
Here are the complete first and second round pairings and tee times (click to enlarge).
And here is your complete guide to how you can watch all the live golf you can handle from Augusta National, courtesy of the Masters broadcast partner, CBS.
Round 1 — Thursday, April 11
Round 1 start time: 8:30 a.m.
Masters on the Range: 8:30-10:30 a.m. on CBS Sports Network and Masters.com
Masters Live stream: 9:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Masters.com
- Featured Groups — 9:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Amen Corner — 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Holes 15 & 16 — 11:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TV coverage: 3-7:30 p.m. on ESPN
TV simulcast live stream: 3-7:30 p.m. on Masters.com
Round 2 — Friday, April 12
Round 2 start time: 8:30 a.m.
Masters on the Range: 8:30-10:30 a.m. on CBS Sports Network and Masters.com
Masters Live stream: 9:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Masters.com
- Featured Groups — 9:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Amen Corner — 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Holes 15 & 16 — 11:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TV coverage: 3-7:30 p.m. on ESPN
TV simulcast live stream: 3-7:30 p.m. on Masters.com
Round 3 — Saturday, April 13
Round 3 start time: 10 a.m.
Masters on the Range: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on CBS Sports Network and Masters.com
Masters Live stream: 11 a.m. to completion of play on Masters.com
- Featured Groups — 11 a.m. to completion of play
- Amen Corner — 12:30-6 p.m.
- Holes 15 & 16 — 1:30-6:30 p.m.
TV coverage: 3-7 p.m. on CBS | Encore: 8 p.m. on CBS Sports Network
TV simulcast live stream: 3-7 p.m. on Masters.com
Round 4 — Sunday, April 14
Round 4 start time: 10 a.m.
Masters on the Range: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on CBS Sports Network and Masters.com
Masters Live stream: 11 a.m. to completion of play on Masters.com
- Featured Groups — 11 a.m. to completion of play
- Amen Corner — 12:30-6 p.m.
- Holes 15 & 16 — 1:30-6:30 p.m.
TV coverage: 2-7 p.m. on CBS | Encore: 8 p.m. on CBS Sports Network
TV simulcast live stream: 2-7 p.m. on Masters.com
