The 2026 Masters is underway at Augusta National. Betting favorites like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and more are competing in Thursday’s opening round. GOLF’s writers and editors are providing live updates on the Masters first round all day long, from on-site at Augusta 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. ET on Thursday. McIlroy finally captured his first Masters title at last year’s event. The win, which earned him the career Grand Slam, also gave him the honor of choosing the menu for Tuesday’s Masters Champions Dinner.
McIlroy is fourth among the pre-tournament Masters odds this week. Scheffler, the World No. 1, is the top betting favorite as he aims for his third Masters title.
Notable Round 1 tee 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 Masters Thursday | Masters Round 1 tee times | Scores on Masters.com
Follow all the Round 1 Masters action below.