Masters Tournament: Round 3 Pairings and Start Times in the UK
The 90th Masters tournament is underway at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, with the groupings and tee times for the third round now available. Rory McIlroy is in a commanding position, holding a six-shot lead - the largest halfway advantage in the tournament's history - as he attempts to become the first player to win consecutive Masters titles since Tiger Woods. McIlroy will be paired with Sam Burns in the final group on Saturday. Former Masters champion Patrick Reed is also in contention, six shots back, while McIlroy's Ryder Cup teammates Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, and Tommy Fleetwood are a further shot behind at the halfway stage. Fifty-four players have made the cut, with former Masters champion Jon Rahm progressing after a two-under 70 on Friday. The third round is set to get underway, with all times listed in BST and USA unless otherwise stated. The pairings include: Kurt Kitayama and Alex Noren at 14:31, Charl Schwartzel and Rasmus Hojgaard at 14:42, and Jon Rahm and Si Woo Kim at 15:03. Other notable pairings include Sergio Garcia and Maverick McNealy, Keegan Bradley and Viktor Hovland, and Justin Thomas and Gary Woodland. The weather forecast indicates no rain throughout the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise each day. Wall-to-wall coverage of the tournament will continue on Sky Sports Golf, with featured group action and regular updates available until the global broadcast window begins at 5 pm. The Amen Corner stream will also be available, focusing on the famous three-hole stretch from the 11th hole. Fans can watch the Masters exclusively live on Sky Sports, with live coverage continuing on Saturday from 4:30 pm on Sky Sports Golf and extra coverage on Sky Sports+.