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Masters Week Opens at Augusta With 91-Player Field and Tee Times Set

Rory McIlroy enters healthy to defend after recent back spasms.

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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: (R-L) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shakes hands with Bryson DeChambeau of the United States on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Defending champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland high-fives spectators as he walks to the 10th tee at Augusta National during a practice round ahead of the 90th Masters

Overview

  • Augusta National released opening-round tee times, with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson on the ceremonial start and amateur Johnny Keefer hitting the first shot that counts.
  • Defending champion Rory McIlroy practiced without restriction, with ESPN reporting he is “full go” after back spasms as he begins a bid to become the fourth back‑to‑back winner.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters as the betting favorite around +500, with Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau next on most boards and a deep mix of PGA Tour and LIV contenders in the field.
  • Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not play, with Woods on an indefinite leave after a March 27 arrest and Mickelson out for a family health matter, marking the first Masters since 1994 without either star.
  • Augusta will play to a maximum 7,565 yards after a tweak to the 17th tee, and an early AccuWeather outlook points to low rain chances through the week with a dry Sunday expected.