Masters Schedule 2015: Friday Tee Times, TV Coverage, Live Stream, Predictions
The 2015 Masters exploded into life on the opening day as Jordan Spieth shot a stunning round of 64 that whetted the appetite for the rest of the tournament.
Spieth briefly threatened to shoot a 62, and all eyes will be on the 21-year-old Texan in the second round to see if he can handle the pressure of being the Masters leader again, especially with a commanding three-shot advantage over the rest of the field.
There were plenty of highlights on Day 1, as Ernie Els fired a 67 for a share of second place and Tom Watson rolled back the years with a one-under round of 71, while Tiger Woods even treated the crowd to some jaw-dropping moments en route to a battling 73.
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So, as the second round of the Masters gets underway, here’s a look at the updated leaderboard, followed by Friday's essential viewing information, tee times and predictions:
2015 Masters Updated Leaderboard
Friday's Viewing Information
Time: 7 p.m. (UK)/3-7:30 p.m. ET (US)
Channel: Sky Sports 4 (UK)/ESPN (US)
Live Stream: Masters.com and CBSSports.com
Notable Friday Tee Times
| Ernie Els | 8:40 a.m. |
| Matt Kuchar | 9:35 a.m. |
| Jordan Spieth | 9:57 a.m. |
| Tiger Woods | 10:30 a.m. |
| Jason Day | 10:41 a.m. |
| Sergio Garcia | 10:41 a.m. |
| Charley Hoffman | 10:52 a.m. |
| Tom Watson | 11:14 a.m. |
| Patrick Reed | 12:20 p.m. |
| Bubba Watson | 12:42 p.m. |
| Justin Rose | 12:42 p.m. |
| Adam Scott | 12:53 p.m. |
| Dustin Johnson | 12:53 p.m. |
| Phil Mickelson | 1:48 p.m. |
| Rory McIlroy | 1:48 p.m. |
Tee times can be viewed at PGATour.com
Friday Predictions
Spieth to reach double figures
The recent winner of the Valspar Championship illuminated the opening round of the Masters as he shot an eight-under round to sit three clear of a high-class field.
Spieth does know what it’s like to lead the Masters field, as he shared that honour with Bubba Watson at the end of Round 3 on his debut last year. He was also two shots clear at one stage in the final round before having to settle for a runners-up spot behind Watson.
The way he played on Thursday, and the way he has risen to prominence in the past couple of years, suggests he can cope with the increased spotlight on being the clear leader.
It would be a remarkable achievement if Spieth can get close to repeating his opening-round score, especially as he did have some good fortune. But, given the way he is playing, it would be a surprise to see him replaced at the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage, and he is capable of posting a 36-hole total of at least 10-under.
Woods to make the cut
Tiger Woods has not won the Masters since 2005, and that drought at Augusta looks highly unlikely to change following his first-round 73 which left him nine shots off the pace set by Spieth.
His priority will be to make the cut, and he is currently a borderline case to make it to the weekend after returning to tournament action following two months off.
There were issues with his driving, in particular, in his opening round, but Woods showed a few glimpses of his old magic to demonstrate he can move up the leaderboard in Round 2.
As Nick Dougherty told Sky Sports: “Tiger showed us that he still has the tools, but he just has to tidy up the simple things.”
Veterans to keep going
Ernie Els has yet to win the Masters, but he has twice been runner-up at Augusta, and he fired an excellent 67 in his opening round, which included an eagle at the par-five 15th.
The 45-year-old showed his game is still intact, and he is leading the charge of the older brigade.
Tom Watson has given himself a great chance of making the cut after a one-under opening round, and Phil Mickelson is also in prime position to make his move after opening with a 70.
Perhaps the only disappointment on the first day was that Fred Couples did not make his usual flying start, as he had to settle for a round of seven-over. Unfortunately, you can’t see him making the weekend this year.
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