The Masters and the chase for the green jacket will officially begin with the first round from Augusta on Thursday.
When it comes to class and elegance, very few events in all of sports rival that of the Masters. On Thursday, the best golfers on the PGA Tour will once again chase history and aim to further their legacies in the hunt for the green jacket. Augusta National Golf Club has never looked better and it’s time for someone to win a major championship.
There will be nonstop coverage all day of the event. Coverage will begin on the CBS Sports Network and online via their live stream starting at 8:30 a.m for the first round. ESPN will take over coverage at 3:00 p.m. as the featured groups begin to tee off and the notable pairings take their turn.
Date: Thursday, Apr. 6, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 a.m. (CBS Sports) 3:00 p.m. (ESPN)
Location: Augusta, GA
Venue: Augusta National Golf Club
TV Info: CBS Sports Network, ESPN
Live Stream: CBS Sports.com, WatchESPN
Tiger Woods will not be participating in this year’s event. As he still works his way back from back surgeries and getting his timetable right, the legendary golfer will have to forego competing for another green jacket this year.
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He’s not the only one that could be missing. Dustin Johnson suffered a crazy back injury falling down a flight of stairs and his question for the tournament is up in the air. The No. 1 golfer in the world has been primed and ready to go after the green jacket but unforeseen circumstances could prevent that.
The world will also get to see if Jordan Spieth can redeem himself. After an epic collapse last year, Spieth will have a chance to prove he has what it takes to bounce back. A strong first round is necessary for all competitors.