Masters - dates, tee times, favourites & how to follow on the BBC

A sign at Augusta National Golf Club showing directions to Amen Corner, the 18th tee, concessions, the clubhouse and restrooms
The Masters was first contested in 1934 and won by American Horton Smith [Getty Images]

The 89th Masters takes place 10-13 April, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler among a field featuring an in-form Rory McIlroy looking, once again, to complete the career Grand Slam.

BBC Sport will have live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra across all four days.

There will also be live text commentary, in-play clips, video highlights, reaction and analysis on the BBC Sport website and app.

When is the 2025 Masters?

Round one: Thursday, 10 April

Round two: Friday, 11 April

Round three: Saturday, 12 April

Round four: Sunday, 13 April

The tee times and groupings for rounds one and two will be announced on Tuesday, 8 April.

Who are the favourites and how many LIV players?

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler at the 2024 US Open
McIlroy has won four majors but none since 2014 and is yet to win the Masters, while Scheffler's two major triumphs have come at Augusta National [Getty Images]

The general feeling in the golfing world is that if a player finishes above both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy this week then they will probably be donning the Green Jacket.

American Scheffler is the world number one and turning into something of a Masters specialist. He is looking for a third victory in four years, while McIlroy is seeking to win the title for the first time.

Scheffler had a standout year in 2024, winning nine events including the Masters, and while he has not enjoyed the same stellar start to 2025, he is yet to finish outside the top 20 in five previous appearances in the first men's major of the year.

McIlroy, ranked second, needs this title to become just the sixth player to win the career Grand Slam of all four majors. It will be his 11th attempt to join a pantheon of greats including Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen and Gary Player.

For the first time, the Northern Irishman has won twice on the PGA Tour before arriving at Augusta, including last month's prestigious Players Championship, which has only intensified the hype.

But there are potential winners everywhere in the 96-man field.

Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg finished runner-up to Scheffler last year in a debut major to remember. Could he go on to emulate Jordan Spieth, who finished second in his debut year, before winning the title 12 months later in 2015?

England's Tommy Fleetwood will be encouraged by his joint third last year, while his compatriot Matt Fitzpatrick is a proven major winner and Wolverhampton's Aaron Rai is making his Masters debut after rising through the rankings.

Scotland's Bob MacIntyre is making his first start in three years but made the cut in his first two attempts, with a best finish of joint 12th. He arrives in Augusta with five top-15 returns in 2025.

Xander Schauffele has had four top-10 finishes in his previous six Masters and is coming off the back of a breakthrough 2024 in the majors where ...

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