Golf’s first main of the yr, the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, is shaping as much as be a showdown between the world’s three elite gamers: Scottie Scheffler (pictured), Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm.
Since successful the Masters in 2022, Scheffler tied for second on the U.S. Open in June and claimed the WM Phoenix Open title in February. Red-hot Rahm is reigning U.S. Open champion and received three of the primary six tournaments he performed in 2023. FedExCup champ McIlroy had a top-10 end in all 4 majors final yr and received the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in January.
Of course, there’s at all times the possibility a Max Homa, Kurt Kitayama or Chris Kirk might sneak up and seize Masters glory.
Maybe extra Masters magic is in retailer for Tiger Woods, who admits his days as a competitor at Augusta are operating quick.
Despite the media’s curiosity within the rivalry between PGA Tour gamers and people who’ve moved to the LIV Golf league, most gamers have finished their greatest to downgrade that subject for Masters week. Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel and Bubba Watson are all former Masters champions who might be among the many 18 LIV golfers enjoying at Augusta.
No doubt, a LIV golfer donning the inexperienced jacket would make the PGA Tour crimson within the face.
The Masters 2023 TV Schedule
All instances Eastern/Central.
Additional protection streams dwell on Masters.com.
Thursday, April 6
First Round: 3/2c, ESPN
Friday, April 7
Second Round: 3/2c, ESPN
Saturday, April 8
Third Round: 3/2c, CBS
Sunday, April 9
Final Round: 2/1c, CBS