About The Masters
The Masters Tournament is the first of golf's four men's majors each year and the only one always played on the same course: Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Famous for its blooming azaleas, fast greens and the champion's green jacket, it is held in early April. This live Masters countdown shows exactly how many days, hours and minutes remain until the first tee shot, in your own timezone.
Augusta National was founded by golf legend Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts, who staged the first tournament in 1934 — initially as the Augusta National Invitation Tournament, taking the name 'the Masters' in 1939. Horton Smith won that inaugural event. Since 1949 every champion has been presented with the iconic green jacket, a tradition borrowed from the club's members and now one of the most coveted prizes in sport.
The Masters is played in early April every year, with the exact dates set by Augusta National. This countdown targets the next edition and rolls over once the tournament concludes. Whether you tune in for Amen Corner or the back-nine drama on Sunday, bookmark the live Masters countdown or add it to your own page to count down to golf's most storied week.
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Friday, April 9, 2027next |
| 2028 | Sunday, April 9, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, April 9, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, April 9, 2030 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, April 9, 2031 |
FAQ
When is the Masters?
The Masters is played in early April each year at Augusta National Golf Club. The exact dates are announced annually by the club.
Why is the Masters important?
It is the first major of golf's season, the only major held on the same course every year, and its green jacket and Augusta traditions make it one of the sport's most prestigious titles.
Where is the Masters played?
At Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, every year — the only one of golf's four majors with a permanent home.
When did the Masters begin?
The first tournament was held in 1934, founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. It was renamed the Masters in 1939, and the green jacket has gone to champions since 1949.