Rory McIlroy's Tee Time Draws Major Interest At Masters 2026
Rory McIlroys Tee Time Draws Major Interest At Masters 2026...
Golf fans across the U.S. are eagerly searching for Rory McIlroy's tee time today as the four-time major champion begins his latest quest for a career Grand Slam at the 2026 Masters. McIlroy is scheduled to tee off at 1:48 PM ET alongside defending champion Scottie Scheffler and rising star Ludvig Ã…berg in one of the most anticipated pairings of the tournament.
The Northern Irishman's opening round at Augusta National is drawing heightened attention this year after his strong start to the season, including two PGA Tour victories. A win this week would make McIlroy just the sixth player in history to complete golf's career Grand Slam, adding to his previous wins at the U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA Championship.
Google search data shows "when does Rory tee off today" spiking across the U.S. as fans prepare to watch the action. ESPN's coverage begins at 3:00 PM ET, but featured group streaming will be available earlier on Masters.com and the ESPN+ platform. McIlroy's group will start from the first hole at Augusta National's iconic course in Georgia.
This marks McIlroy's 18th appearance at the Masters, where he's recorded seven top-10 finishes but has yet to claim the green jacket. The 36-year-old arrives in strong form after finishing third at last week's Valero Texas Open. Weather conditions at Augusta today are forecast to be partly cloudy with mild winds, potentially favoring low scoring.
Sportsbooks currently list McIlroy as the third favorite behind Scheffler and Jon Rahm. His afternoon tee time means he'll play the back nine as shadows lengthen across Augusta's treacherous greens, a factor that could impact his strategy. The Masters continues through Sunday, with the final pairing expected to tee off around 2:45 PM ET on championship day.
