Golf · Major Championship
The Masters 2026
Augusta National Golf Club · April 6–12, 2026
The 2026 Masters Tournament is at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia from April 9–12, 2026 (practice rounds April 6–8). It is the first of golf's four major championships each year and the only major played at the same course every year. The field of approximately 90–96 players competes over 72 holes. The cut is made after 36 holes (top 50 plus ties, plus all past Masters champions). The winner receives the iconic Green Jacket. Coverage airs on CBS and ESPN in the United States. SportBusy tracks every golf major with schedules, past winners, and full course details.
Tournament Details
Course
Augusta National Golf Club
Location
Augusta, Georgia, USA
Par
72
Yardage
7,510 yards
2026 Dates
April 6–12, 2026 (Practice Apr 6–8, Tournament Apr 9–12)
Format
72-hole stroke play, 36-hole cut
Field Size
~88–96 players
Prize Fund
$20+ million (2025 purse: $20M)
TV (USA)
ESPN (Thu-Fri), CBS (Sat-Sun), Peacock (early rounds)
Founded
1934 by Bobby Jones & Clifford Roberts
Past Masters Champions
| Year | Champion | Country | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rory McIlroy | Northern Ireland | -11 | Career Grand Slam completed |
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | USA | -11 | Second Masters title |
| 2023 | Jon Rahm | Spain | -12 | |
| 2022 | Scottie Scheffler | USA | -10 | First major win |
| 2021 | Hideki Matsuyama | Japan | -10 | First Japanese Masters champion |
| 2020 | Dustin Johnson | USA | -20 | Record 72-hole score at Augusta |
| 2019 | Tiger Woods | USA | -13 | 15th major, 5th Masters |
| 2018 | Patrick Reed | USA | -15 | |
| 2017 | Sergio Garcia | Spain | -9 (playoff) | First major championship |
| 2016 | Danny Willett | England | -5 | |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth | USA | -18 | Tied Augusta record |
Masters 2026 FAQ
When is the Masters 2026?
The 2026 Masters Tournament is April 6–12, 2026. Practice rounds are April 6–8. The tournament rounds (R1–R4) are April 9–12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Where is the Masters played?
The Masters is always played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Unlike other major championships, Augusta National is a private club that hosts the Masters every year since 1934 (with interruptions during World War II).
What channel is the Masters 2026 on?
The 2026 Masters airs on CBS (weekend rounds) and ESPN (Thursday and Friday coverage). Early round coverage and featured group streams are on Peacock. Masters.com also provides free streaming of featured groups and holes (Amen Corner).
How does the Masters cut work?
The Masters cuts the field to the top 50 players plus ties after 36 holes (Thursday and Friday). All past champions also make the cut regardless of score. Players within 10 shots of the lead also make the cut.
Who won the 2025 Masters?
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters at Augusta National, completing the career Grand Slam. McIlroy shot -11 to win his first green jacket after multiple near-misses at Augusta.
What is the Green Jacket?
The Green Jacket is awarded to the Masters champion and is one of golf's most iconic trophies. The winner receives the jacket at the conclusion of the final round and becomes an honorary member of Augusta National.
What are Amen Corner?
Amen Corner refers to holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National — perhaps the most dramatic three-hole stretch in golf. Hole 12 (Golden Bell) is a 155-yard par-3 over Rae's Creek, notorious for wind swirls and tournament-changing moments.
How do you get tickets to the Masters?
Masters tickets are extremely limited and highly sought after. The annual application for tournament badges runs through the Augusta National website, and waitlists span many years. Practice round tickets are occasionally available via the annual patron application.