2025 Masters Tournament Ultimate Guide: Schedule, Streaming & Scheffler's Quest for History
Comprehensive guide to the 2025 Masters featuring defending champion Scottie Scheffler, complete ESPN+ streaming schedule, tournament insights and historic green jacket chase.
The Stage Is Set at Augusta National
The golf world converges on Georgia for the 89th Masters Tournament, where world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler begins his title defense amidst towering Georgia pines. The Texan superstar aims to join Jack Nicklaus (1963-66) as the only players to claim three green jackets in four years following his dominant 2024 victory over rising star Ludvig Åberg.
Tournament Essentials
- Dates: April 10-13, 2025
- Purse: $20 million ($3.6M to winner)
- Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler (-11 in 2024)
Complete ESPN+ Coverage Breakdown
Pre-Tournament Programming
| Day | Time (ET) | Event | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM | Tuesday at the Masters | ESPN+ |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM | Wednesday at the Masters | ESPN+ |
| 12:00 PM | Masters Par 3 Contest | ESPN+/Disney+ |
Championship Rounds
Thursday/Friday Features:
- Featured Groups: Follow top pairings from 8:45 AM ET
- Amen Corner Cam: Exclusive coverage of holes 11-13
- 4K HDR Main Feed: From 3:00 PM ET on ESPN
Star-Studded Contenders
The field features golf's elite chasing the iconic green jacket:
- Scottie Scheffler (World No. 1, 2x Masters winner)
- Rory McIlroy (Career Grand Slam seeker)
- Ludvig Åberg (2024 runner-up, Ryder Cup star)
- Xander Schauffele (Tokyo Olympic gold medalist)
- Collin Morikawa (2x major champion)
Historical Context
- Last 5 Winners:
- 2024: Scottie Scheffler
- 2023: Jon Rahm
- 2022: Hideki Matsuyama
- 2021: Dustin Johnson
- 2020: (November) Johnson
Enhanced Viewing Experience
ESPN+ offers:
- 4 simultaneous streams: Main feed, featured holes, marquee group, and data center
- Shot-by-shot tracking: Real-time analytics for all players
- Virtual Eye technology: 3D hole visualization
For complete golf coverage, visit ESPN Golf Hub for:
- Live leaderboard updates
- Expert analysis from Andy North & Curtis Strange
- Daily highlights and featured player profiles
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