The Masters 2025: Ultimate Guide to Dates, Top Contenders, and How to Watch Live Coverage

Your complete guide to the 2025 Masters Tournament featuring tee times, favorites analysis, Tiger Woods update, and BBC coverage details.

The Masters 2025 Championship Details

The prestigious 89th Masters Tournament will unfold at Augusta National from April 10-13, marking golf's most anticipated spring tradition. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler returns alongside Rory McIlroy, who seeks the career Grand Slam that has eluded him since 2014.

Tournament Schedule & Tee Times

  • Round 1: Thursday, 10 April
  • Round 2: Friday, 11 April
  • Round 3: Saturday, 12 April
  • Round 4: Sunday, 13 April

Note: Groupings and tee times will be announced on Tuesday, April 8 via Masters.com.

Top Contenders Analysis

The Favorites

  1. Scottie Scheffler (World #1) - The 2024 champion with 9 wins last season, including two Masters victories (2022, 2024). His T10 streak at Augusta makes him the man to beat.
  2. Rory McIlroy (World #2) - Fresh off a Players Championship win, this marks his 11th attempt to complete the career Grand Slam.

Dark Horses

  • Ludvig Aberg: The Swedish phenom finished runner-up in his 2024 debut—can he mirror Jordan Spieth's 2015 triumph?
  • Xander Schauffele: Four top-10 Masters finishes and two major wins in 2024.
  • Joaquin Niemann: The LIV Golf standout with two 2025 wins and rising momentum.

LIV Golf Representation

12 players from the Saudi-backed tour will compete, including:

  • Jon Rahm (2023 Champion)
  • Dustin Johnson (2020 Winner)
  • Bryson DeChambeau (2023 U.S. Open Champion)

Tiger Woods Update

The 5-time Masters winner announced via social media on April 1 that he would not compete due to an Achilles tendon rupture:

"April Fools—my Achilles is still a mess :)" This follows back surgery in September 2024 and limited play since July 2023.

Weather Forecast for Augusta

  • Practice Rounds: Drizzle expected Monday/Wednesday; sunny Tuesday (15°C max).
  • Tournament Days: Mostly dry with light winds, warming to 18°C by Sunday's final round.

Masters Traditions Explained

The Green Jacket

  • History: Introduced in 1949 for Sam Snead; inspired by Augusta's azaleas.
  • Rules: Winners keep a replica; original remains in the Champions Locker Room.

Par 3 Contest

  • When: Wednesday, April 10 at 17:00 BST
  • Fun Fact: No Par 3 winner has ever claimed the Masters in the same year.

How to Watch on BBC

  • Live Radio: 5 Live & 5 Sports Extra (full schedule below)
  • Digital: Live text, highlights, and analysis via BBC Sport

BBC Coverage Schedule

Day Time (BST) Coverage Type
Thu-Fri 20:00-01:00 Radio Commentary
Sat-Sun 21:00-01:00 5 Live Broadcast
Daily 12:30-01:00 Live Text & Clips

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