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Tee times are out for the opening round of the 2025 Masters, and Augusta National Golf Club didn't hold back from making multiple star-studded groups.
From defending champion Scottie Scheffler playing with U.S. Amateur winner Josele Ballester, to Rory McIlroy being in the same group as Ludvig Aberg and plenty more, there are numerous incredible groupings for the first two rounds at Augusta National.
Here's a look at seven of the best groupings for the first two rounds of the Masters:
All times ET
Morikawa comes into the Masters as one of the favorites. Niemann has two LIV victories this year, and he has a lot of pressure to perform well. Add in Dr. Chipinski, one of the world's most popular players coming off his first win, an excellent grouping.
Scheffler has won two of the past three Masters. J.T. has found his form and is another popular pick this week. Ballester is going to become a fan favorite this week and has a great chance of winning low amateur honors.
How has it been 10 years since Jordan Spieth won? If he's playing well, it will be a big boost to this group. Hatton's commentary is enough by itself, and Tom Kim is still searching to make noise for the first time in a major.
The 2013 champ playing with the winner of two of the last three majors and Hovland, who won three weeks ago at the Valspar when he admitted he didn't have his A-game? Flushers only in this group.
Rory heads to Augusta with as many expectations as ever this year, with how good he has been playing leading into the Masters. Aberg finished solo second in his debut last year. Bhatia is one of the more exciting younger players. A comfortable pairing for Rory.
Hideki won the 2021 Masters and always seems to play well at Augusta National. Bryson loves the Masters but never contended until last year. Shane Lowry may be a dark-horse candidate to win this year. Another stellar afternoon group.
Rahm, the 2023 champ, is primed for a big run in the majors this year. Paired with Fleetwood, is still searching for his first win in the U.S., and Clark, an excellent group late in the first round.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Masters 2025 featured groups to watch at Augusta National
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From defending champion Scottie Scheffler playing with U.S. Amateur winner Josele Ballester, to Rory McIlroy being in the same group as Ludvig Aberg and plenty more, there are numerous incredible groupings for the first two rounds at Augusta National.
Here's a look at seven of the best groupings for the first two rounds of the Masters:
All times ET
9:47 a.m.: Collin Morikawa, Joaquin Niemann, Min Woo Lee
Morikawa comes into the Masters as one of the favorites. Niemann has two LIV victories this year, and he has a lot of pressure to perform well. Add in Dr. Chipinski, one of the world's most popular players coming off his first win, an excellent grouping.
10:15 a.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Josele Ballester
Scheffler has won two of the past three Masters. J.T. has found his form and is another popular pick this week. Ballester is going to become a fan favorite this week and has a great chance of winning low amateur honors.
10:26 a.m.: Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, Tyrrell Hatton
How has it been 10 years since Jordan Spieth won? If he's playing well, it will be a big boost to this group. Hatton's commentary is enough by itself, and Tom Kim is still searching to make noise for the first time in a major.
1:01 p.m.: Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland
The 2013 champ playing with the winner of two of the last three majors and Hovland, who won three weeks ago at the Valspar when he admitted he didn't have his A-game? Flushers only in this group.
1:12 p.m.: Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Akshay Bhatia
Rory heads to Augusta with as many expectations as ever this year, with how good he has been playing leading into the Masters. Aberg finished solo second in his debut last year. Bhatia is one of the more exciting younger players. A comfortable pairing for Rory.
1:23 p.m.: Hideki Matsuyama, Bryson DeChambeau, Shane Lowry
Hideki won the 2021 Masters and always seems to play well at Augusta National. Bryson loves the Masters but never contended until last year. Shane Lowry may be a dark-horse candidate to win this year. Another stellar afternoon group.
1:34 p.m.: Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood
Rahm, the 2023 champ, is primed for a big run in the majors this year. Paired with Fleetwood, is still searching for his first win in the U.S., and Clark, an excellent group late in the first round.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Masters 2025 featured groups to watch at Augusta National
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