The 2026 Masters is taking place at Augusta National. Betting favorites like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and more are competing in Thursday’s opening round. GOLF writers and editors are providing live updates on the first round of the Masters throughout the day, from the Augusta location and beyond.
Masters Round 1: What you need to know
One of the first big-name players to start Round 1 will be McIlroy, who tees off at 10:31 a.m. Thursday. Finally McIlroy won his first Masters title at last year’s event. The win, which gave him his career Grand Slam, also gave him the honor of choosing the menu for him Tuesday Masters Champions Dinner.
McIlroy is fourth among the Masters odds before the tournament this week. Scheffler, the world No. 1, is the top betting favorite as he aims for his third Masters title.
Notable Round 1 Group Times: Bryson DeChambeau (10:07 a.m. ET); Rory McIlroy (10:31 a.m. ET); Jon Rahm (1:08 p.m. ET); Jordan Spieth (1:20 p.m. ET); Scottie Scheffler (1:44 p.m. ET)
Quick links: How to watch the Masters on Thursday | Masters Round 1 tee times | Results on Masters.com
Follow all the Round 1 Masters action below.
