The most anticipated day in golf has arrived as Masters Sunday unfolds at Augusta National, where one competitor will earn the coveted green jacket by day's end. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the first major championship of 2025.
The final pairing features Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, who will tee off at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, suggesting they're atop the leaderboard heading into Sunday's decisive round. Just before them at 2:10 p.m., Ludvig Aberg and Jason Day will begin their final 18 holes, while Scottie Scheffler and Shane Lowry start at 2:00 p.m.
Early action begins with Brian Campbell as a solo competitor at 9:40 a.m., followed by former champion Hideki Matsuyama paired with Akshay Bhatia at 9:50 a.m. Notable pairings include Justin Thomas and Min Woo Lee (10:00 a.m.), Jordan Spieth and Max Greyersman (12:40 p.m.), and Collin Morikawa with Viktor Hovland (1:10 p.m.).
Viewers have multiple options to follow the action. Gates at Augusta National open at 7 a.m., with the first tee time at 10 a.m. Eastern. For those watching from home, CBS will broadcast the traditional final-round coverage beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern, continuing until approximately 7 p.m. Before the main broadcast, fans can catch early coverage through CBS Digital, Paramount+, ESPN+, and DirecTV, with featured groups starting at 10:15 a.m. and specialized hole coverage from 10:30 a.m.
According to tournament analytics from Statbet, the historical performance of final-round leaders at Augusta often indicates a tense battle down the stretch, with many Masters tournaments decided on the back nine.
Weather conditions appear ideal for dramatic golf, with forecasts showing sunny skies throughout the day. Temperatures will range from a morning low of 54 degrees to a comfortable afternoon high of 74 degrees – perfect conditions for players to attack pins and create scoring opportunities.
For those interested in wagering on the final round, the Masters offers numerous betting options beyond simply picking the winner. Bettors can place wagers on top 5, top 10, or top 20 finishes, round leaders, and even specific shot outcomes like closest-to-pin challenges on selected holes. Major sportsbooks including bet365, DraftKings, and BetMGM provide comprehensive betting markets for the tournament's conclusion.
With ideal weather, world-class competitors, and tradition unlike any other in golf, Masters Sunday promises to deliver another memorable chapter in the tournament's storied history.
