Masters 2024 live updates: Leaderboard, Masters live stream, Tiger Woods tee time

Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player got the 2024 Masters started by hitting ceremonial tee shots on hole No. 1 at Augusta, Georgia on April 11, 2024.

The 2024 Masters is set to get underway with Thursday’s first round.

Albeit a little later than scheduled.

Subpar weather conditions at Augusta National caused a two-and-a-half-hour delay with predictions of showers, potential for thunderstorms, and winds reaching 40 mph. Masters officials have said the Honorary Starters Ceremony will begin at 10:10 a.m. ET. The first tee time, which was originally scheduled for 8 a.m., is now scheduled for 10:30.

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We’ll see Tiger Woods tee off in his 26th appearance at Augusta later this afternoon. Defending champ Jon Rahm will now hit the tee at 1 p.m. ET. Scottie Scheffler, Bubba Watson, Phil Mickelson, Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy are among those also competing.

USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest on live updates, Tiger Woods’ status, the leaderboard, highlights and more throughout the day. Follow along.

Bryson DeChambeau birdies first three holes

2020 U.S. Open Bryson DeChambeau is off to a scorching hot start, making birdies on each of his first three holes to take over the lead at Augusta.

Erik van Rooyen is still at 2 under after seven holes, good enough for second place. Danny Willett, who birdied two of the first three holes, bogeyed No. 5 to fall into a pack tied for third at 1 under.

Getting ready to tee off next is Phil Mickelson, Sepp Straka and Tony Finau.

Masters leaders: Willett, van Rooyen tied at 2 under

England’s Danny Willett and South Africa’s Erik van Rooyen each have a pair of birdies on their scorecards in the early going at Augusta National.

They share the lead at 2-under par.

Van Rooyen, in the day’s first pairing off the tee, birdied the third and sixth holes.

Willett, the 2016 Masters champ, had his birdies on No. 1 and No. 3. — Steve Gardner

Updated Masters live TV coverage

ESPN will have live broadcast coverage of Thursday’s opening round from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

ESPN+ will also have live streaming coverage., as well as Paramount+ and Fubo.

In addition, live streaming coverage can also be found on the Masters website, beginning at 11:15 a.m. with several different viewing options:

• Holes 4, 5 & 6
• Featured groups (and Featured Group Plus)
• Amen Corner
• Holes 15 & 16

Jake Knapp bogeys No. 4

The four-way tie for the much-too-early-to-discuss leaderboard has become a three-way tie.

Jake Knapp turned in a bogey on hole No. 4, which leaves Erik van Rooyen, Taylor Moore and Danny Willett at the top with 1 under par.

Knapp is now even with six other golfers on the course. Luke List is 1 over after 1 hole and Austin Eckroat is 2 over after two. — Casey Moore

Danny Willett gets first birdie at 2024 Masters

And the first birdie of the opening round of the 2024 Masters goes to … Danny Willett.

The 2016 Masters champion knocked in a 25-foot birdie on the opening hole of his round to take the early lead. Willett missed the cut in last year’s Masters.

Jake Knapp and Erik van Rooyen (on No. 3) and Taylor Moore (No. 2) also added birdies on their scorecards to tie Willett for the very early lead. — Steve Gardner

Pars all around

Jose Maria Olazabel, Taylor Moore and amateur Santiago de la Fuente joined Erik van Rooyen and Jake Knapp with pars on hole No. 1. The next group rolling is is Danny Willett, Austin Eckroat and Stephan Jaeger, followed at 11:06 a.m. ET by Charl Schwartzel, Luke List and amateur Christo Lamprecht. — Casey Moore

Masters 2024 underway

With delayed anticipation, Erik van Rooyen (South Africa) and Jake Knapp (United States) have gotten this Masters going.

Both players safely completed the opening hole with pars on the 445-yard par 4.

Next up: Jose Maria Olazabel, Taylor Moore and amateur Santiago de la Fuente will tee off at 10:42 a.m. ET. — Casey Moore

Masters honorary starters tee off

Let the game begin!

Augusta National chairperson Fred Ridley took the first tee promptly at 10:10 a.m. ET and introduced the three honorary starters: Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson.

As Ridley pointed out, the trio combined for 11 Masters victories and 140 appearances across six decades. — Casey Moore

Masters Round 1 start time

The first round of the Masters has been delayed until 10:30 a.m. ET on Thursday due to weather. The original start time was 8 a.m., with Erik van Rooyen and Jake Knapp the first pairing.

What time does Tiger Woods tee off at the Masters? 

Tiger Woods will start his Masters at 3:54 p.m. ET. Woods, who was originally scheduled to tee off at 1:24 p.m., is paired up with Jason Day of Australia and fellow American Max Homa.

Masters tee times Round 1 

Here is every updated tee time and pairing for round 1 of the Masters. These will be updated when possible.

Masters live stream 

For cord-cutters, select focuses of the Masters will be available on Paramount+ and ESPN+ over the four-day event. Cord-cutters can also turn to Fubo, which carries CBS and ESPN.

Masters odds 

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the pre-tournament favorite to win the title at Augusta National, potentially adding a second green jacket to his collection. Here’s the complete list of Masters 2024 odds.

• Scottie Scheffler: +400 
• Rory McIlroy: +1000 
• Jon Rahm: +1200 
• Xander Schauffele: +1400 
• Brooks Koepka: +2000 
• Hideki Matsuyama: +2000 

List of LIV players in Masters 2024 

Thirteen golfers from the LIV Golf circuit are set to compete in the Masters Tournament this year. They are: Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio García, Tyrell Hatton, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Adrian Meronk, Phil Mickelson, Joaquín Niemann, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, Cameron Smith and Bubba Watson.

Masters 2024 announcers

ESPN will feature a veteran team of hosts and analysts for its coverage of this year’s tournament. Jim Nantz makes his return for CBS as does Verne Lundquist, who will be calling his final Masters.

Here are the broadcasters for the 2024 Masters.

Augusta National course map 

Check out this complete Augusta National course map for the 2024 Masters Tournament.

Augusta National hole-by-hole guide 

Here’s everything you need to know about all 18 holes of the Masters at Augusta National.

History of Green Jacket at Masters

The Green Jacket awarded to the Masters champion each year is one of the most iconic symbols in sports. The tradition dates back to the founding of Augusta National Golf Club when it was decided that members should wear brightly colored blazers at the 1937 Masters so that patrons would know who to ask if they needed assistance.

Read more about the Green Jacket’s history here. — Steve Gardner

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