The Masters · 2026 · Augusta National
The Masters
Held every April at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, The Masters is one of golf's most celebrated events — and the only major to be played at the same course each year.
The Masters 2026
Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, USA
- Sky Sports Golf — full live coverage of all four rounds (subscription required)
- BBC Sport — highlights and some live coverage; check BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
- Masters.com — official live streaming and featured group coverage
About The Masters
The Masters Tournament was founded in 1934 by two legends of the game: Bobby Jones — one of the greatest amateur golfers who ever lived — and Clifford Roberts, a New York banker and investor. Jones had retired from competitive golf at age 28 having won everything there was to win, and wanted to create the ideal tournament on the ideal course.
Augusta National Golf Club was designed by Jones and Dr. Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1933. The course is famous for its immaculate conditioning, manicured fairways, and vibrant blooms of azaleas, dogwood, and wisteria that decorate the course each April.
The Green Jacket — The Masters champion is presented with the famous green jacket, a tradition since 1949. The defending champion places the jacket on the new champion's shoulders in a ceremony on the 18th green. Past champions are also entitled to wear their green jacket at Augusta whenever they visit.
Famous Holes at Augusta National
The most dangerous hole in major championship golf. A short par 3 over Rae's Creek, its difficulty lies in swirling, unpredictable winds funnelled through the surrounding trees. The narrow green is flanked by bunkers and the creek. Many tournaments have been won and lost on this single hole.
A reachable par 5 that wraps around the corner of Rae's Creek. Long hitters can go for the green in two, setting up an eagle opportunity. The hole is lined with brilliant azaleas in full bloom during Masters week and rewards aggressive play — but punishes those who miss the green left, where the creek lurks.
The term "Amen Corner" was coined by sports writer Herbert Warren Wind in 1958, referring to holes 11, 12, and 13 as a group. It is where The Masters is so often decided. The combination of Rae's Creek, the swirling wind, and the temptation of the reachable par 5 at 13 creates an irresistible drama each April.
A par 3 played over a large pond to a sloping green. The contoured putting surface means that shots hit above the hole can gather speed and roll down toward the flag — and, on occasion, right off the green. Tiger Woods' famous chip-in on the 16th during the 2005 Masters is one of the most iconic moments in golf history.
Past Masters Champions
| Year | Champion | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rory McIlroy | -12 | Completed his Career Grand Slam |
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | -11 | Second Masters title |
| 2023 | Jon Rahm | -12 | First major for the Spaniard at Augusta |
| 2022 | Scottie Scheffler | -10 | First major title; became world No. 1 |
| 2021 | Hideki Matsuyama | -10 | First Japanese man to win a major |
| 2020 | Dustin Johnson | -20 | Played in November due to COVID; record low score |
| 2019 | Tiger Woods | -13 | Comeback win, 14 years after previous Masters title |
| 2018 | Patrick Reed | -15 | Held off Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth |
| 2017 | Sergio Garcia | -9 | Playoff vs Justin Rose; first major for Garcia |
| 2016 | Danny Willett | -5 | Englishman benefited from Jordan Spieth collapse |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth | -18 | Equalled Tiger Woods' scoring record |
British & Irish Interest at Augusta
Augusta National has produced some memorable moments for British and Irish golf fans over the decades. The green jacket has been won by players from these islands on several occasions:
Won his first Masters in 2025, completing the Career Grand Slam. One of the most anticipated victories in modern golf after years of near misses at Augusta.
Three Masters titles, including the dramatic 1996 win when he overhauled a six-shot final-round deficit from Greg Norman. Faldo is England's greatest major champion.
The first British player to win The Masters. Lyle's bunker shot on the 18th in the final round, followed by a birdie putt to win, remains one of Augusta's greatest moments.
The Welshman holed a dramatic birdie putt on the 18th to win by a single shot, reaching world No. 1 in the same week. Still the only Welshman to win a major.
Won the 2016 Masters as Jordan Spieth collapsed on the back nine. Willett had only flown to Augusta after his wife gave birth to their first child days before the tournament.
Amen Corner Explained
Amen Corner is the collective name given to holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National — a stretch of the course that winds through trees and crosses Rae's Creek. The name was coined by sports writer Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, drawing on the gospel song "Shoutin' in That Amen Corner."
What makes Amen Corner so treacherous is the combination of factors converging in a small area. Rae's Creek crosses in front of the 11th green and snakes around the front of the 12th green and to the right of the 13th. Any ball that finds the creek means a penalty stroke and, more often, a ruined round.
The wind is the hidden menace. Trees funnel air through the hollow in ways that are almost impossible to read from the tee. Countless players have taken what looked like the right club on the 12th tee, only to watch the ball be snatched by a gust and dragged into the water. The hole is only 155 yards long, yet it may be the most feared shot in major golf.
Many Masters titles have been decided in this corner of the course. Tom Weiskopf made 13 on the 12th in 1980. Greg Norman threw away the 1996 Masters partly with a double bogey on 12. And in 2019, Francesco Molinari's ball found the creek on 12 to hand Tiger Woods the tournament on a plate. Amen Corner is where The Masters truly lives or dies.
How to Watch The Masters in the UK
Sky Sports Golf is the main UK broadcaster for The Masters, providing live coverage of all four competitive rounds, plus practice day coverage and extensive analysis. Available via Sky subscription or NOW TV day passes. Also accessible via the Sky Sports app and website.
BBC Sport offers highlights coverage and, in some years, live coverage. Check BBC Two, BBC One, and the BBC Sport website or iPlayer for schedules. Free to UK licence fee payers.
The official Masters website streams featured group coverage and Amen Corner cameras live and free. An excellent supplement to broadcast coverage, especially for fans who want to follow specific players or stay on the most dramatic holes.