2023 Masters Tournament Schedule, Picks, Odds, Prediction
by Janani
Updated Apr 04, 2023
2023 Masters Tournament
The 2023 Masters Tournament marks the 87th edition of the event and is the first of the four major men's golf championships of the year. It is scheduled to take place from April 6-9, 2023. The Masters' Tournament, also known as The Masters or the U.S. Masters outside North America, is one of the four significant championships in professional golf. It takes place in the first full week of April and is the first major tournament of the year. Unlike the other major championships, it is always played at the same venue, Augusta National Golf Club, which is a private course situated in Augusta, Georgia in the southeastern region of the United States. The tournament will be held at Augusta National Golf Club, located in Augusta, Georgia. Invitations to the Masters' Tournament are solely based on an invitation system, and it has the smallest field among all the major championships.
2023 Masters Tournament Schedule
2023 Masters TV schedule (ET)
Date and Day
Timing
Wednesday, April 5
(Par 3 Contest): 3-5 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, April 6
3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Friday, April 7
3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, April 8
3-7 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, April 9
2-7 p.m. (CBS)
2023 Masters Streaming Schedule (ET)
Date and Day
Timing
Monday, April 3
Masters On the Range: 12-2 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Tuesday, April 4
Masters On the Range: 9-11 a.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Wednesday, April 5
Masters On the Range: 9-11 a.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Masters Par 3 Contest: 12-5 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App); 12-3 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Thursday, April 6
Honorary Starters: 7:45-8 a.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Round 1 ESPN Telecast: 3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Featured Groups: 9:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (15 and 16): 11:45 a.m.-7 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Friday,, April 7
Round 2 ESPN Telecast: 3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Featured Groups: 9:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (15 and 16): 11:45 a.m.-7 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Saturday, April 8
Round 3 CBS Telecast: 3-7 p.m. (Paramount+)
Featured Groups: 10:15 a.m.-7 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (15 and 16): 12:30-6:30 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Sunday, April 9
Round 4 CBS Telecast: 3-7 p.m. (Paramount+)
Featured Groups: 10:15 a.m.-7 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
Featured Holes (15 and 16): 12:30-6:30 p.m. (Masters.com, Masters App)
What are the Dates of the Masters 2023
Date
Day
Timing
April 3
Monday
12-2 p.m.
April 4
Tuesday
9-11 a.m.
April 5
Wednesday
9-11 a.m
12-5 p.m; 12-3 p.m.
April 6
Thursday
7:45-8 a.m.
3-7:30 p.m.
9:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
10:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
11:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
April 7
Friday
3-7:30 p.m.
9:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
10:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
11:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
April 8
Saturday
3-7 p.m.
10:15 a.m.-7 p.m.
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
12:30-6:30 p.m.
April 9
Sunday
3-7 p.m.
10:15 a.m.-7 p.m.
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
12:30-6:30 p.m.
When is the Masters 2023
The 2023 Masters Tournament will run from Thursday, April 6 and will conclude Sunday, April 9. The Par 3 Contest will be the day before the start of the tournament, on Wednesday, April 5. Here is the list of the 2023 qualifying categories.
2023 qualifying categories
1: Masters champions (lifetime)
2: U.S. Open champions (five years)
3: Open champions (five years)
4: PGA champion (five years)
5: Players champion (three years)
6: Current Olympic gold medalist (one year)
7: Current U.S. Amateur champion and runner-up (one year)
8: Current British Amateur champion (one year)
9: Current Asia-Pacific Amateur champion (one year)
10: Current U.S. Mid-Amateur champion (one year)
11: Current Latin America Amateur champion (one year)
12: First 12 players, including ties, in the previous year's Masters
13: First 4 players, including ties, in the previous year's U.S. Open
14: First 4 players, including ties, in the previous year's Open Championship
15: First 4 players, including ties, in the previous year's PGA Championship
16: Winners of PGA Tour regular-season and playoff events that award at least a full allocation of FedEx Cup points
17: Qualifiers from the previous year's season-ending Tour Championship (top 30 in FedEx Cup)
18: 50 leaders on the final Official World Golf Ranking for the previous calendar year
19: 50 leaders on the Official World Golf Ranking published during the week prior to the current Masters
2023 Masters Pairings
Players
Qualifying Criteria Numbers
Abraham Ancer
18
Sam Bennett
(a), 7
Keegan Bradley
16 (Zozo), 18
Sam Burns
16 (Charles Schwab Challenge), 17, 18
Patrick Cantlay
16 (BMW), 17, 18
Ben Carr
(a), 7
Cameron Champ
12
Fred Couples
1
Corey Conners
12, 16 (Valero Texas Open), 17, 18
Harrison Crowe
(a), 9
Jason Day
19
Bryson DeChambeau
2
Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira
(a), 11
Harris English
19
Tony Finau
16 (3M Open, Rocket Mortgage, Houston Open), 17, 18
Matt Fitzpatrick
2, 13, 16 (U.S. Open), 17, 18
Tommy Fleetwood
14, 18
Ryan Fox
18
Sergio Garcia
1
Talor Gooch
17, 18
Brian Harman
17, 18
Russell Henley
16 (World Wide Technology), 18
Tyrrell Hatton
18
Tom Hoge
17, 18
Kazuki Higa
Special Invitation
Max Homa
16 (Wells Fargo, Fortinet), 17, 18
Billy Horschel
16 (Memorial), 17, 18
Viktor Hovland
14, 17, 18
Mackenzie Hughes,
16 (Sanderson Farms), 18
Sungjae Im
12, 17, 18
Dustin Johnson
1, 12, 18
Zach Johnson
1
Si Woo Kim
16 (Sony Open)
Tom Kim
16 (Wyndham, Shriners), 18
Chris Kirk
16 (Honda Classic)
Kevin Kisner
18
Kurt Kitayama
16 (Arnold Palmer Invitational), 18
Brooks Koepka
2, 4
Jason Kokrak
18
Bernhard Langer
1
K.H. Lee, 16 (Byron Nelson)
17, 18
Min Woo Lee
19
Shane Lowry
3, 12, 18
Sandy Lyle
1
Hideki Matsuyama
1, 13, 17, 18
Matthew McClean (a)
10
Rory McIlroy
12, 14, 16 (RBC Canadian, CJ Cup), 17, 18
Adrian Meronk
18
Phil Mickelson
1, 4
Keith Mitchell
19
Larry Mize
1
Francesco Molinari
3
Collin Morikawa
3, 4, 12, 17, 18
Taylor Moore
16 (Valspar)
Kevin Na
18
Joaquin Niemann
17, 18
Alex Noren
18
Jose Maria Olazabal
1
Louis Oosthuizen
18
Mito Pereira
15, 18
Thomas Pieters
18
J.T. Poston
16 (John Deere), 17
Aldrich Potgieter
(a), 8
Seamus Power
16 (Bermuda), 18
Jon Rahm
2, 16 (Mexico, Sentry TOC, American Express, Genesis), 17, 18
Patrick Reed
1, 12, 17, 19
Justin Rose
16 (AT&T Pebble Beach)
Gordon Sargent
(a), special invitation
Xander Schauffele
16 (Travelers, Scottish Open), 17, 18
Scottie Scheffler
1, 5, 12, 13, 16 (Masters, WM Phoenix, Players), 17
Charl Schwartzel
1, 12
Adam Scott
1, 17, 18
Cameron Smith
3, 5, 12, 14, 16 (Open Championship), 17, 18
Vijay Singh
1
Jordan Spieth
1, 16 (RBC Heritage), 17, 18
Scott Stallings
17
Sepp Straka
17, 18
Adam Svensson
16 (RSM Classic)
Sahith Theegala
17, 18
Justin Thomas
4, 5, 12, 15, 16 (PGA), 17, 18
Harold Varner
III, 18
Bubba Watson
1
Mike Weir
1
Danny Willett
1, 12
Aaron Wise
17
Gary Woodland
2
Cameron Young
14, 15, 17, 18
Tiger Woods
1
Will Zalatoris
12, 13, 15, 16 (FedEx St. Jude), 17, 18
2023 Masters Picks
At +2500 on FanDuel, Xander Schauffele hasn't quite hit his stride in 2023, possibly due to a back issue he experienced at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Despite three top-10 finishes this year, he hasn't been in contention for a win yet, but that could change at Augusta National. Schauffele has performed well at the Masters in the past, with two top-three finishes, including leading on the back nine in 2021 before a water ball at the par-3 16th. He has overcome his struggles with closing out events and is now poised to take the next step in a major championship. His recent elite form at the Match Play event bodes well for his chances this week, despite the odds dropping from +2900.
Collin Morikawa is also listed at +2500 on FanDuel, but it may be wise to wait and see if his odds drift during the week. He has shown glimpses of his potential, including leading late at the Tournament of Champions, starting fast at The Players, and performing well at the Match Play. Morikawa's skills are well-suited for Augusta National, and he is capable of winning anywhere. Though his results have been volatile, that may indicate that he is close to putting it all together. It may be worth taking a chance on him this week as he seeks his third major title and nears a career grand slam.
Despite ongoing concerns about his neck, Hideki Matsuyama has shown promising signs of improvement in his ball striking during the Valero Texas Open. As the 2021 Masters champion, Matsuyama's recent form is drawing attention, despite his odds of +5000 on BetRivers and +4600 on FanDuel, as of Sunday afternoon.
2023 Masters Odds
The latest 2023 Masters odds from Caesars Sportsbook place Scheffler as the favorite at 13-2, with Rory McIlroy following closely behind at 15-2. Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith, and Jordan Spieth round out the top five at 8-1, 14-1, and 14-1, respectively. SportsLine has a successful track record, with their model built by DFS pro Mike McClure performing exceptionally well since the PGA Tour resumed in June 2020. In fact, the model has correctly predicted tournament winners time and time again, with over $8,600 in earnings on its best bets since the restart.
How Many Birdies were Made in the 2023 Masters
In the 2022 Masters, there were a total of 257 birdies made - 135 on the front nine and 122 on the back nine. Additionally, there were four eagles, one on the front nine and three on the back nine, with the majority occurring on the par-five 13th hole. Cameron Smith had the most birdies with 22, closely followed by Scottie Scheffler with 21 birdies and the fewest mistakes, ultimately leading him to victory.
This year, with rain expected throughout the tournament, it's possible that there will be even more than 257 birdies. Typically, the firmness of Augusta National's greens makes the course more challenging, but with softer conditions, many players may have an easier time and could score lower.
Masters Power Rankings
Rank
Name
Country
1
Scottie
Scheffler
USA
2
Rory
McIlroy
NORTHERN IRELAND
3
Jason
Day
AUSTRALIA
4
Jon
Rahm
ESP
SPAIN
5
Jordan
Spieth
USA
6
Xander
Schauffele
USA
7
Tony
Finau
USA
8
Collin
Morikawa
USA
9
Dustin
Johnson
USA
10
Sungjae
Im
SOUTH KOREA
Masters Sleepers 2023
Here are some rephrased sleeper picks for the 2023 Masters from various sources:
- Ryan Barath suggests that Shane Lowry, with odds of +5,000, could be a sleeper pick due to his excellent wedge game and his T3 finish last year.
- Alan Bastable's sleeper pick is Bernhard Langer, with odds of +100,000. Despite two missed cuts in his last two Masters starts and his age of 65, Langer's strengths on a soft-ish course could give him an edge, as seen in his 29th-place finish in the fall 2020 Masters.
- Josh Berhow recommends Tommy Fleetwood as a sleeper pick, with odds of +6,600. While Fleetwood has played well but not outstandingly at Augusta, his style of play could translate well to the course.
- James Colgan's sleeper pick is Abe Ancer, with odds of +10,000. Ancer's relatively unknown status could create a betting opportunity, as he has had several top-25 finishes in recent years.
- Dylan Dethier suggests that Bryson DeChambeau, with odds of +10,000, could be a sleeper pick despite his poor history at Augusta and his struggles in recent LIV events. Dethier believes that DeChambeau may revert to his old form and find success at the Masters.
- Nick Dimengo recommends Brooks Koepka as a sleeper pick, with odds of +6,600. Despite some recent struggles, Koepka's competitiveness and four major titles could give him an edge, especially considering his previous top-11 finishes at Augusta.
- Connor Federico's sleeper pick is Kurt Kitayama, with odds of +12,500. Federico believes that Kitayama, who won the Arnold Palmer Invitational and has had three top-10 finishes this season, could follow in the footsteps of Scheffler and Smith and make a name for himself at the Masters.
- Jack Hirsh's sleeper pick is Keegan Bradley, with odds of +10,000. Bradley's recent win at the Zozo Championship and improvement in putting could give him an edge, despite his mixed history at Augusta.
- Jessica Marksbury recommends Justin Rose, with odds of +6,600, as a sleeper pick due to his win at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and his past success at Augusta.
- Zephyr Melton's sleeper pick is Corey Conners, with odds of +5,000. Conners has had several top-10 finishes at Augusta in recent years, and Melton believes that if he can improve his putting, he could contend for the green jacket.
Masters Groups 2023
The tournament organizers have not yet announced the specific pairings and tee times, as this information is typically determined closer to the start of the event. As mentioned above in this article, the Invitations to participate in the Masters' Tournament are determined by a variety of factors. There are several factors that determine who receives an invitation, such as past winners, recent major champions, top performers from the previous year's majors, leading players on the previous season's PGA Tour, winners of full-point tournaments in the previous 12 months on the PGA Tour, leading players on the Official World Golf Ranking, and some of the top amateurs.
2023 Masters Prediction
Based on the most recent 2023 Masters odds from Caesars Sportsbook, Scheffler is currently the top pick at 13-2. Following closely behind are Rory McIlroy (15-2), Jon Rahm (8-1), Cameron Smith (14-1), and Jordan Spieth (14-1) on the PGA odds board. McClure's model had previously forecasted Rahm to finish at the top of the leaderboard for the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions and The American Express. The model had also suggested J.T. Poston as one of its best bets to win the 2022 John Deere Classic, and that bet resulted in a win with odds of +5500, generating almost $1,100 in total returns for McClure's best bets. During last year's Masters, McClure's model had accurately predicted Scheffler's first-ever major championship victory leading up to the weekend.
2023 Masters Preview
This year, they will be facing stiff competition from the top three players in the world. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler has been in outstanding form, and his performance has overshadowed the impressive start to the season by Jon Rahm. Rory McIlroy is expected to be third in this group, but his recent strong showing at the Match Play in Austin has narrowed the gap. McIlroy will also attract attention as he attempts to complete his career grand slam at the Masters. All of this sets the stage for an exciting week ahead as the first major of 2023 approaches. Adding to the excitement is Tiger's return for his second tournament of the year.
2023 Masters Tournament - FAQs
Masters Tournament is one of the four major championships in professional golf.
The Masters was started by amateur champion Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts.
Nicklaus has the most Masters wins, with six between 1963 and 1986.
Tiger Woods won five between 1997 and 2019.
The player, from South Africa, was the first non-American player to win the tournament, in 1961.