Masters Announces News on Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy Just 48 Hours Before Start

The Masters has finally announced the tee times for the tournament and fans will be treated to some star-studded groups at Augusta National. No, there will not be a reunion between golf foes Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. At least not to start the week at Augusta National.

Golfers will start the Masters in groups of three. McIlroy tees off on Thursday, April 9, at 10:31 a.m. alongside Cameron Young and Mason Howell.

Scheffler has been grouped with fan favorite Gary Woodland and Robert MacIntyre at 1:44 p.m. Eastern for round one. DeChambeau tees off at 10:07 a.m. Eastern with Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele.

Jordan Spieth may be part of the group with the most star power at the opening of the Masters. Spieth will be joined by Brooks Kopeka and Justin Rose at 1:20 p.m. Eastern.

Click here to see the full rundown of tee times.


Scottie Scheffler Will Play in the Masters After Wife Meredith Scheffler Gave Birth to New Baby, Remy

Scheffler’s status had been a bit up in the air as the golfer and wife Meredith Scheffler prepared for the birth of their second child. The 2-time Masters champion had pulled out of recent tournaments ahead of the Masters amid the pregnancy.

Scheffler revealed that the couple has welcomed new baby, Remy, to the world. Meredith and the couple’s two sons are joining the star in Augusta as Scheffler confirmed his status in the Masters.

“We had another boy a couple weeks ago,” Scottie told Golf Channel ahead of the Masters. “It’s been really nice, it’s fun. I’m really glad they were able to travel with me this week.

“My wife is a trooper and we brought the boys this week. It’s been fun.”

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