PGA Tour News: What to Expect at the 2025 Masters Tournament

The 2025 Masters Tournament is just days away, where the world top golfers will display their skills at the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, known for its challenging course and rich history. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this year’s competition. Let’s take a look at what promises to be one of the most exciting events of the PGA Tour season.

Overall of The Masters Tournament by PGA Tour

The Masters stands as an invitational golf event, ranking as the third oldest major after The Open Championship in the United Kingdom and the U.S. Open. Held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA, it marks the first major of the year, concluding on the second Sunday in April. While the prize purse amounts to around 15 million, the real distinction lies in the prestigious Green Jacket awarded to the winner. Esteemed past champions include golf luminaries such as Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, Jack Nicklaus, Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama, and Sir Nick Faldo.

Distinguished by its unique status as the sole invitational Major and the only major consistently played at the same venue each year, The Masters boasts the smallest field among the majors, typically hosting fewer than 100 players, enhancing its revered status. Participants are typically some of the world’s top-ranked golfers, invited based on their achievements and standings. The Masters is known for its rich traditions, including the awarding of the Green Jacket to the champion, a practice that has become synonymous with success at Augusta National.

The tournament unfolds across four days, commencing on Thursday and culminating on Sunday, with a cut after 36 holes to narrow down the field. In the event of a tie at the end of the fourth round, a sudden-death playoff ensues, navigating through specific holes announced in 2004, each named after the trees or shrubs from the site’s former plant nursery. The Azalea, in particular, is a plant synonymous with the rich tradition of The Masters.

The 2025 Masters Tournament

Dates: Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13

Time: First tee on Thursday will happen at 8 a.m

Place: August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia

The 2025 Masters Tournament will be the 89th edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of the men’s four major golf championships held in 2025. The tournament will be played from April 10–13 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, United States. With its unique terrain, poetic natural scenery and diverse vegetation, the course is considered one of the 10 most beautiful golf courses in the world.

This year, the tournament will feature familiar names such as Scottie Scheffler, Players Championship winner Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Jordan Spieth chasing the coveted green jacket. Scheffler could become the first golfer to win the green jackets in consecutive years for the first time since Tiger Woods in 2001-2002. Scheffler also won the 2022 Masters, one of his 13 victories on the PGA Tour, and beat his opponents last year at +325 odds by four strokes.

The Masters Tournament is seven days long, beginning with the practice rounds on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and concluding with the four tournament rounds that run from Thursday to Sunday. Each day of the tournament offers something a little different and the best day to attend is largely a matter of personal preference.

• Wednesday offers the par 3 contest along with a more relaxed atmosphere and the option to take pictures on the course.
• Thursday or Friday affords the opportunity to see all the golfers in the field, before cuts are made.
• Sunday patrons get to witness the grand finale and often the most exciting golf action of the tournament.

Some helpful tips participating in or attending the Masters Tournament

Here are some useful tips for fans or attendees participating in the Masters Tournament at Augusta National, whether you’re going in person or following closely online:

• Bring a camera! Cameras are only permitted during the Masters practice rounds from Monday to Wednesday, not during the tournament rounds. This is your opportunity to take pictures on Augusta National.
• While you can take pictures, you still cannot bring your phone onto the course. Make sure you bring an actual camera and don’t try and sneak your phone in. Trust us, they’re very strict on this rule.
• If you decide to split up from others in your party, make a plan on where/when to meet up later. The course is big and busy and the lack of cell phones makes communication obviously difficult.
• Arrive early to walk the course, scout your favorite spots, and grab merchandise before lines grow. The popular spots include Amen Corner (holes 11–13), behind the 16th green, or the first tee. It’s a good idea to mark your chair with an identifying feature if you leave it, as it may be difficult to find in a sea of chairs when you return.
• Don’t forget to dress for the weather, bring a raincoat or umbrella and wear comfortable footwear.

As excitement builds for the 2025 Masters Tournament, all eyes will be on Augusta to witness history being made. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned golfer, Augusta offers a wealth of experiences at this iconic golf tournament. If you are looking to attend future golf tournaments or plan a custom golf vacation, don’t hesitate to contact us today.