Masters 2013 Pairings: Full Schedule of Day 1 Tee Times and Coverage Info

Matt FitzgeraldJun 4, 2018

With so much excitement surrounding the 2013 Masters Tournament, it can be difficult to track which pairings to watch amongst the world-class field that occupies Augusta National each spring.

Thankfully, the tournament organizers and continually advancing technology make this information relatively easy to seek out—and coverage flexibility allows for an unprecedented amount of coverage at the season's first major championship.

What follows is a listing of all the pairings, including the top groups to watch for in Thursday's opening round. But first, check out where to catch the action, courtesy of Masters.com.

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When: Thursday, April 11, at 8 a.m. ET

Where: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga.

TV: CBS Sports Network—On The Range from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET

ESPN—broadcast runs from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET

Live Stream: ESPN 3D—live coverage lasts from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET

No. 10: Charl Schwartzel, Webb Simpson and Peter Hanson (9:39 a.m. ET)

This probably isn't the most exciting group in terms of colorful personalities and hype in general, but Schwartzel won the 2011 green jacket, Simpson is the reigning U.S. Open champ and Hanson was the 54-hole leader here last year.

Schwartzel endured a slump following his breakthrough at Augusta but has rounded back into form as one of the favorites. He closed out his victory with an unprecedented four consecutive birdies, so there is no question he can thrive at this venue even at the most pressure-packed junctures.

After two top-six finishes near the beginning of the season, it's been pretty ugly for Simpson. He has struggled getting off to good starts, ranking 43rd in scoring average before the cut.

If Simpson does make it to the weekend, though, he is in the top five with a 68.43 stroke average on moving day and could definitely vault himself into contention.

It remains to be seen if Hanson can recover from the disappointment he endured in 2012, when he sagged to a two-over 74 on Sunday after a sensational 65 in the previous round.

This trio can definitely putt but tend to be plagued by inconsistent iron play at times. However, if the expected rain falls on Thursday, flags will be more accessible, which should only help each of them.

Prediction: Schwartzel (68), Simpson (73), Hanson (71)

No. 15: Tiger Woods, Luke Donald and Scott Piercy (10:45 a.m. ET)

There shouldn't be any questions about whether Woods is back yet, as ESPN's Rick Reilly so eloquently articulated:

Having said that, Woods has yet to prove himself on the major stage and has continually fallen short at Augusta since last winning in 2005. Thanks to the improvement on the greens, though, there is a reason he is a 7-2 favorite (per Bovada.com) to win his fifth green jacket.

Donald enjoyed a prolonged reign as the No. 1 player in the world during Woods' tribulations off the course, which included finally recovering from the multiple injuries he gutted through.

The Englishman's success has never quite translated to majors, unfortunately, but he has to add a win to his resume at some point.

As for the third fiddle Piercy, he should not be discounted thanks to his exceptional length off the tee and underrated putting. That combination could have him among the first-day surprises, which are frequent at this event given the depth and quality of the field.

Prediction: Woods (69), Donald (74), Piercy (69)

No. 29: Phil Mickelson, Louis Oosthuizen and Martin Kaymer (1:30 p.m. ET)

Lefty has been squarely in contention over the past five years, winning his third green jacket in 2010. Despite an inconsistent season, he should be in the thick of it again.

Mickelson typically plays the week before The Masters but didn't this time around. That may result in an inconsistent first round, even if he does wind up in the thick of the hunt on the weekend.

The gut-wrenching defeat Oosthuizen suffered at the hands of defending champion Bubba Watson in 2012's playoff resulted in he and his caddy not speaking for days thereafter. Oosthuizen seemed destined to win after a double eagle on No. 2 but couldn't do enough to close the deal.

With one runaway major to his credit already, Oosthuizen's performance at Augusta showed he was no fluke and that his compact, beautiful swing should keep him in contention at golf's biggest events for years to come.

Kaymer won the 2010 PGA Championship—ironically in a playoff with Watson. A No. 1 world ranking followed not long after, but he hasn't replicated that success since. The German also has a horrible record at Augusta. He missed his first four cuts before tying for 44th last season.

As heavy on star power as this group is, it may not produce the most exciting golf on Day 1.

Prediction: Mickelson (73), Oosthuizen (71), Kaymer (74)

No. 30: Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Freddie Jacobson (1:41 p.m ET)

A showdown between McIlroy and Bradley on a big stage is a nice treat for golf fans after the 23-year-old's singles triumph over his American counterpart at the Ryder Cup.

McIlroy dished out some friendly smack talk back in December on Twitter:

Last week's second-place effort in San Antonio gives McIlroy a huge boost, as his swing seems to be totally adjusted to the new Nike equipment. The past two appearances have been disappointing for the precocious Northern Irishman, but I like his chances to light it up on Thursday.

If the elements are indeed a factor, it's not a great sign for Bradley, who often doesn't adjust his game to bad weather properly. However, his length will allow him to pull short irons for many of his approaches, which should allow him to thrive by default.

Jacobson is simply one of the best with the putter in his hands, and even though he doesn't possess the most technically sound form in any aspect of his game, he finds a way to get it done.

Among the high-profile pairings in action today, expect this bunch to produce the best results across the board.

Prediction: McIlroy (67), Bradley (68), Jacobson (68)

Round 1 Tee Times (Courtesy of Masters.com. All times ET)

8 a.m.—Sandy Lyle, John Peterson, Nathan Smith

8:11 a.m.—Larry Mize, Brian Gay, Russell Henley

8:22 a.m.—Ian Woosnam, David Lynn, Kevin Na

8:33 a.m.—David Toms, Richard Sterne, Ted Potter Jr.

8:44 a.m.—Tom Watson, Ryan Moore, Kevin Streelman

8:55 a.m.—Robert Garrigus, Carl Pettersson, Tim Clark

9:06 a.m.—Mike Weir, Lee Westwood, Jim Furyk

9:17 a.m.—Brandt Snedeker, Ryo Ishikawa, Justin Rose

9:28 a.m.—Jose Maria Olazabal, Marc Leishman, T.J. Vogel