The Masters 2025: Tee Times, Leaders, Betting Odds

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The Masters 2025: Tee Times, Leaders, Betting Odds/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The 2025 Masters teed off with Justin Rose leading at 7-under after a stellar opening round at Augusta National. Star players like Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg, and Corey Conners remain in close pursuit. Here’s everything you need to know about tee times, how to watch, and the latest betting odds.

Xander Schaufele hits from the bunker on the 10th hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Masters 2025 Leaderboard and Updates: Quick Looks

Justin Rose leads after Round 1 with a 7-under 65, despite a bogey on 18.
Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg, and Corey Conners trail by three strokes at 68.
Rory McIlroy fell to even par after back-to-back double bogeys on 15 and 17.
Tiger Woods is absent, recovering from Achilles surgery after his record-setting cut last year.
Round 2 begins at 7:40 a.m. EDT Friday, with Rose teeing off at 8:52 a.m.
Streaming and TV coverage: ESPN (Thu/Fri), CBS (Sat/Sun), plus featured group streams on the Masters website.
Betting odds: Scheffler leads at 11-4, followed by Aberg (6-1), DeChambeau and Rose (15-2).
Fred Couples, age 65, shot a 71 — becoming the second-oldest player to break par at Augusta.
Weather forecast: Potential storms overnight Thursday may linger into Friday morning.
Last year’s champion: Scheffler claimed his second green jacket with a 4-shot win.

Scottie Scheffler waves after making a putt on the 16th hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Masters 2025: Tee Times, Leaders, Betting Odds

Deep Look

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Golf’s first major of the year kicked off Thursday with a bang as Justin Rose surged to the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 Masters, shooting a sizzling 7-under-par 65. The English veteran’s round, matching his best-ever at Augusta, gives him a three-shot lead going into Friday.

Trailing closely are defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg, and Canada’s Corey Conners, all carding impressive 4-under 68s. Scheffler remains the tournament favorite and is chasing history: he could become the youngest player since Jack Nicklaus to win three green jackets.

“I played solid and stayed patient,” Scheffler said. “This place rewards that.”

McIlroy Slips Late

Rory McIlroy, once again aiming to complete the elusive career grand slam, was 4-under until a double bogey on 15 derailed his round. He followed that with another double at 17, ending the day at even par (72).

It’s a familiar story for McIlroy, who continues to struggle on key holes at Augusta despite repeatedly entering as one of the favorites.

How to Watch the Masters 2025

Streaming: Watch live streams on Masters.com, featuring specific hole coverage and featured groups throughout the day.
TV Coverage:
- Thursday & Friday – ESPN, starting at 3 p.m. EDT
- Saturday & Sunday – CBS via Paramount+ at noon, live network broadcast from 2 p.m. EDT

Tee Times for Friday (Round 2)

First group: Cameron Davis, Rafael Campos, and Austin Eckroat tee off at 7:40 a.m.
Justin Rose: Starts at 8:52 a.m.
Scottie Scheffler and Corey Conners: Afternoon tee times (specific pairings TBD)

Latest Masters Betting Odds (via BetMGM)

Golfer	Odds
Scottie Scheffler	11-4
Ludvig Aberg	6-1
Bryson DeChambeau	15-2
Justin Rose	15-2
Rory McIlroy	12-1
Corey Conners	18-1

Scheffler remains the odds-on favorite after a clean, bogey-free round.

Thursday Highlights and Historical Moments

Fred Couples, at 65 years old, thrilled fans with an eagle on 14 en route to a 71. He is now the second-oldest player to break par at the Masters, just behind Tom Watson in 2015.
Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton both posted 2-under 70s to stay in early contention.
The field includes 95 players, the largest in a decade — even without Tiger Woods, who is recovering from Achilles tendon surgery following a March procedure.

Weather Forecast for Round 2

After ideal scoring conditions Thursday, overnight storms are forecast, with possible showers lingering into Friday morning. This could slow down greens and affect early tee times, but weekend weather looks mostly favorable.

Recap: The 2024 Masters

Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 tournament with a 4-under 68 on Sunday, sealing a dominant four-shot victory over Ludvig Aberg. The final round was chaotic, with multiple players sharing the lead at different points: