Fri Apr 11 14:50:00 UTC 2025: **McIlroy Eyes Masters Glory as 2025 Tournament Tees Off**
AUGUSTA, GA – The 2025 Masters Tournament begins Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club, with all eyes on Rory McIlroy as he seeks his first green jacket. McIlroy, riding high after recent victories at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Players Championship, will tee off at 1:12 p.m. ET alongside Ludvig Åberg and Akshay Bhatia.
Extensive coverage of the tournament’s first round is available. ESPN will provide television coverage from 3-7:30 p.m. ET, while streaming options begin much earlier. ESPN+, Paramount+, Masters.com, and the Masters app offer comprehensive streaming coverage starting at 7:30 a.m. ET, including honorary starters, practice sessions, and featured groups and holes. A full streaming schedule is available online.
This year’s Masters promises excitement beyond McIlroy’s quest. A star-studded field, including Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Jordan Spieth, will compete for the coveted title. The full first-round tee times are available on the Masters website. Fans can also find betting information and special offers on the various streaming platforms.
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