Masters TV Schedule 2018: Definitive Coverage and Live-Stream Guide for Thursday

Thursday will see the world's best golfers tee off in the opening round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, for the first major of 2018.

A typically stacked field will be bidding to lay a solid foundation on which to build heading into the weekend, as they target the prestigious green jacket.

Here's the viewing information you need to catch the action in the United States and United Kingdom, either on TV or online:

US TV Schedule

Thursday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET (CBS Sports); 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Viewers can live-stream the action using CBS Sports Digital and WatchESPN.

UK TV Schedule

Thursday: From 7 p.m. BST (Sky Sports Golf)

Viewers in the United Kingdom can live-stream the action using the Sky Go app. 

Golf Channel's Ryan Lavner provided some of the most notable tee times to watch out for on Thursday:

The Masters usually provides some of golf's most memorable moments each year, but the 2018 edition could prove to be one of the most special in the tournament's history.

As noted by amateur golfer and YouTube star Seb Carmichael-Brown, the stars have aligned ahead of the Masters to make it an even more mouthwatering prospect than usual:

Consistency is key at the Augusta National Golf Club—Charley Hoffman carded seven under on the opening day last year but fell away to finish T22—but a strong start is always helpful, particularly on a course as tricky as this one.

Augusta proved difficult for the field last year, per golf analyst Ron Mintz:

It could be even more so this year, as Mintz further noted players could be hampered by wet and windy conditions during the competition.

Rory McIlroy is still looking to become the sixth golfer to complete a Career Grand Slam by adding the Masters to his collection of majors.

The Northern Irishman is typically competitive in Augusta, having finished in the top 10 in each of the last four years, and he's in good shape after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a score of 18 under in March.

Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas have all won competitions this season as well, though, and they're not the only top stars in form.

The field is wide open this year, but Thursday could help narrow it down somewhat and provide a clearer picture as to who might come out on top.