When Does The Masters Start? Full 2024 Masters Schedule
Masters week starts before Thursday's first round. Here's how the 88th edition of this special week looks

Major Championship weeks are unlike any other tournament week on the calendar. Although most Tour event weeks typically start on the Monday with players arriving for practice rounds, Majors have an entirely different feel – and the Masters, with all its traditions, is quite unique.
The tournament itself starts on Thursday 11 April (see all of the Masters tee times), which is when round one action gets underway. However, Masters week is action packed, and there is lots going on for patrons and television viewers to enjoy before the honorary starters get the 2024 tournament underway, as is tradition.
Players have been making that special drive up Magnolia Lane this week as they look to fine-tune their games at Augusta National.
On Tuesday evening, past champions gathered for another great Masters tradition – the Champions Dinner. This year’s menu was selected by 2023 Masters champion, Jon Rahm, although it’s always a rather private affair – so, sadly, no live streams of the Spaniard tucking into his acord-fed Iberian ham cured pork loin.
On Wednesday, a ‘little’ pre competition, competition also takes place for those players who fancy a bit of extra short game practice – the famous Par 3 Contest, which will start at 12pm local time. Live streaming video coverage will be available on Masters.com at 2pm.
Then it’s on to the main event, with the honorary starters getting the 88th Masters tournament off and running.
Rounds one and two will take place on Thursday and Friday, respectively, although with rain forecast at Augusta National, there could be one or two disruptions to play.
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As it stands, the cut will come after the second round ends on Friday. Round three will take place on Saturday, and the final round will take place on Sunday. Here’s hoping a Monday finish is not required.
So, give those cushions on the sofa a good puff, for you'll be wanting to watch as much of the action as possible.
MASTERS 2024 FULL SCHEDULE
Monday 8 April: Practice Round
Tuesday 9 April: Practice Round, Champion's Dinner
Wednesday 10 April: Practice Round, Par-3 Contest
Thursday 11 April: Honorary Starters, First Round
Friday 12 April: Second Round
Saturday 13 April: Third Round
Sunday 14 April: Fourth Round, Green Jacket Ceremony
Michael has been with Golf Monthly since 2008. As a multimedia journalist, he has also worked for The Football Association, where he created content to support the men's European Championships, The FA Cup, London 2012, and FA Women's Super League. As content editor at Foremost Golf, Michael worked closely with golf's biggest equipment manufacturers, and has developed an in-depth knowledge of this side of the industry. He's a regular contributor, covering instruction, equipment and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars, including seven World No.1s, and has attended and reported on many Major Championships and Ryder Cups around the world. He's a member of Formby Golf Club in Merseyside, UK.
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