Masters TV Schedule 2012: Start Time, Live Stream, Channel Info and More
With the Masters coming up next week, it's only right to be sure that everyone doesn't miss a moment of the season's first major. But, in addition to being a guide, you can also think of this as a cheat sheet. Not only are you going to know when and where to watch the Masters, but also who and what to watch for.
When: Thursday, April 5 - Sunday, April 8
Where: Augusta National Golf Club. Augusta, Ga.
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Viewer's Guide:
Television Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | TV | |
| Round 1 | April 5 | 3 - 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Round 2 | April 6 | 3 - 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Round 3 | April 7 | 3:30 - 7 p.m. | CBS |
| Round 4 | April 8 | 2 - 7 p.m. | CBS |
If you can't catch the first two days of the tournament live, you're in luck. You can also watch a rebroadcast of the day's events.
| Date | Time (ET) | TV | |
| Round 1 | April 5 | 8 - 11 p.m. | ESPN |
| Round 2 | April 6 | 8 - 11 p.m. | ESPN |
Live Stream Information
Every year, the Masters has by far more online coverage than any tournament. This year is no different, as you'll be able to follow action at some of the holes iconic courses all day on Masters.com.
Thursday, April 5
| Times (ET) | |
| Amen Corner Coverage | 10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Holes 15 and 16 | 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Featured Group 1 | 12 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Featured Group 2 | 12 - 7:30 p.m |
Friday, April 6
| Times (ET) | |
| Amen Corner Coverage | 10:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Holes 15 and 16 | 11:45 a.m. - 7p.m. |
| Featured Group 1 | 12 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Featured Group 2 | 12 - 7:30 p.m |
Saturday, April 7
| Times (ET) | |
| Amen Corner Coverage | 11:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Holes 15 and 16 | 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Featured Group 1 | 12:30 - 7 p.m. |
| Featured Group 2 | 12:30 - 7 p.m |
Sunday, April 8
| Times (ET) | |
| Amen Corner Coverage | 11:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Holes 15 and 16 | 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Featured Group 1 | 12:30 - 7 p.m. |
| Featured Group 2 | 12:30 - 7 p.m |
The featured groups are not yet known. Those will be revealed early in Masters week when the tee times for the opening two rounds are released, and in the final two rounds when the pairings come out.
Masters.com also offers extensive pre-tournament coverage.
From Monday to Wednesday, you can follow the golfers on the driving range from 9 -11 ET. The par-three shootout will also take place on Wednesday, April 4. That will be covered online on Masters.com, and also on television on ESPN. Coverage online and on the television begins at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Look at the field:
The full field will not be revealed until Sunday, April 1. Still, all players qualified and entered in the tournament can be found at Masters.com.
Big name to watch: Tiger Woods
It's just too obvious to not go with. Not only did he win at Bay Hill, but Tiger's generally been playing well all year. He is hitting fairways and greens, and that translates to low scores on tour.
Tiger is a four-time champion here (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005), still clearly has his sights on catching Jack Nicklaus' career record for majors (Nicklaus currently has 18, Woods 14), and hasn't won a major since the 2008 U.S. Open. Over the last few years, he's come in cold and managed fourth-place showings. Now that he's hot, there will be no more intriguing player.
Darkhorse to watch: Martin Laird
Last season, he finished tied for 20th in his first Masters, which is a better than respectable performance. Laird hits the ball a long way and while he's not terribly accurate, the waywardness of the driver is far more penal at the U.S. and British Opens than it is at the Masters.
Laird ranks in the Top 10 on tour in birdies, and that's going to play big here. He will be shrinking the course and going at every par-five with an iron. That gives him the ability to go low, even if the putter isn't fantastic.
Prediction: Hunter Mahan
The pure ball-striking ability has always been there, but Mahan has struggled on and around the greens throughout his career. Something has changed this year, and his game is a lot more complete, which is scary.
Mahan isn't as long as someone like Laird, but he hits it long enough to attack every green on the course. The way he's putting and chipping right now, that will work to his advantage in a big way.
In the seven majors that have passed since Phil Mickelson won the Masters in 2010, we've had seven people win their first major. Look for that to continue with Mahan, exposing how deep the game is.
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