Masters TV Schedule 2015: Definitive Coverage and Live Stream Guide for Thursday
The 2015 Masters Championship begins on Thursday morning, and anticipation is high. Not only are we on the cusp of the first major of the year, the golf world is also welcoming back its biggest star in Tiger Woods. After battling through a frustrating 2014 filled with injuries, Woods is returning on the course that has been the venue for some of his greatest moments.
Woods has won the Masters four times, but the last time was in 2005. Woods is obviously aware of all the numbers, but he seems content with the amount of work he put in to get himself prepared to play.
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According to Bob Harig of ESPN.com, Woods said:
"People would never understand how much work I put into it to come back and do this again. It was sunup to sundown, and whenever I had free time; if the kids were asleep, I'd still be doing it, and then when they were in school, I'd still be doing it. So it was a lot of work."
Many people will want to tune in simply to see what Woods can accomplish in his first tournament of 2015. Here's how you can watch and keep track of the most updated leaderboard.
TV: ESPN (2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET)
Live Stream: Masters.com (coverage begins at 9:45 a.m. ET)
Odds
Tiger may be getting a ton of the attention from the media and fans; oddsmakers seem to have their eye on Rory McIlroy.
Per Odds Shark, McIlroy is the favorite to win his first green jacket over 21-year-old American Jordan Spieth. Here are the odds:
- Rory McIlroy 6/1
- Jordan Spieth 8/1
- Bubba Watson 11/1
- Dustin Johnson 14/1
- Jason Day 14/1
- Henrik Stenson 20/1
- Adam Scott 22/1
- Jimmy Walker 22/1
- Phil Mickelson 22/1
- Patrick Reed 28/1
Notable Tee Times
All tee times available at PGATour.com
10:41 a.m. Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy
Two of the biggest names in the sport will be paired together to tee off in the first round. McIlroy had an excellent 2014. He established himself as the world's best golfer, but he's yet to capture a victory at Augusta. His best finish was eighth.
Mickelson has won three green jackets, but the 44-year-old is clearly on the downside of his career. Does he have a little more magic left in him for a strong run at a fourth green jacket?
1:48 p.m. Tiger Woods and Jimmy Walker
Woods and early season wonder Jimmy Walker should make for an interesting group. Much like Walker did in 2014, he's gotten out of the blocks like a house of fire. He's already won two tournaments this year; he'd obviously love for the Masters to be his third.
1:15 p.m. Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson and Billy Horschel
This threesome may be the best of all on Thursday. Despite his youth, Spieth is a serious contender. He's captured a win already this season and will be eyeing 2015 as a breakout year.
Stenson has to be on a short list of the best active players who have never won a major. The 39-year-old's best finish was in 2014 when he finished tied for 14th. Billy Horschel is also a solid pro who won't be intimidated by Spieth or Stenson. Don't be surprised if this group shoots the lowest collective score of the day.
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