What time does the Masters start in UK time?
Why the start time matters
The Masters is one of golf’s four major championships and attracts global viewership, including large audiences in the United Kingdom. Knowing what time the Masters starts in UK time is important for fans planning to watch live, follow specific players or arrange viewing around work and family commitments. Because the tournament is held in Augusta, Georgia, converting local tee times to British Summer Time (BST) ensures viewers tune in at the right moment.
How start times convert to UK time
The Masters is played in April, when Augusta observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) and the UK is on British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1). That creates a five-hour difference: to convert a tee time listed in local Augusta time to UK time, add five hours. For example, an 08:00 a.m. tee time in Augusta = 13:00 (1:00 p.m.) BST; a 11:00 a.m. tee time = 16:00 (4:00 p.m.) BST.
Play is scheduled across four competitive days (Thursday–Sunday), with practice rounds and the Par 3 Contest earlier in the week. First-round and second-round tee times typically begin in the morning local time in Augusta, so many of the featured groups and late-round action occur in the mid to late afternoon or evening UK time.
Broadcasting and practical notes for UK viewers
Exact TV start times vary by broadcaster and can change year to year, so check the listings from your provider. Weather delays or course conditions at Augusta can also shift the schedule. For those following specific players, consult the official Masters pairings and tee times, which are published in advance on the tournament website and updated for any delays.
Conclusion and tips
In short: during the Masters in April, add five hours to Augusta (EDT) tee times to get the UK time (BST). Typical early tee times around 08:00 EDT will therefore start around 13:00 BST, with marquee moments often occurring later in the afternoon and evening for UK viewers. To avoid missing action, check the official Masters website and your broadcaster’s schedule on the day, and consider following live scoring apps for real-time updates.
