The Masters 2026 third-round tee times and how to watch on TV
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy surged ahead in the second round of the Masters at Augusta National, making six birdies in the last seven holes to reach 12-under, holding a record 6-shot lead after 36 holes.
- McIlroy will tee off in the third round on Saturday alongside American Sam Burns, who is tied for second place with Patrick Reed at 6 shots behind.
- Justin Rose, who lost to McIlroy in last year’s playoff, is tied for third at five-under with Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry, all having strong second rounds.
- The third round tee times span from 2:31pm to 7:50pm BST, with McIlroy and Burns playing last in the featured group at 7:50pm BST.
- UK viewers can watch live Masters coverage on Sky Sports starting at 2:30pm GMT, with featured hole coverage on Sky Sports+ from 5pm BST; live updates and a blog are also available via Independent Sport.
