Days Until The Masters
Live countdown to Augusta National, 2026
The Masters 2026
*Countdown to the first tee time (Approx 8:00 AM ET)
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Summary
The patrons are waiting. There are 60 days, 11 hours, and 18 minutes left until The Masters 2026.
Upcoming Masters Dates
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 9 | Thursday | 60 days |
| 2027 | April 8 | Thursday | 424 days |
| 2028 | April 6 | Thursday | 788 days |
| 2029 | April 5 | Thursday | 1152 days |
| 2030 | April 11 | Thursday | 1523 days |
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Go to ToolA Tradition Unlike Any Other: The Complete Guide to The Masters
The azaleas are blooming, the fairways are manicured to perfection, and the Green Jacket awaits. It is the first major of the year, and for golf fans, it signals the true arrival of spring.
If you are searching "How many days until The Masters?", you are likely dreaming of Amen Corner, pimento cheese sandwiches, and the roar of the patrons on Sunday afternoon. Unlike other major championships that rotate venues, The Masters returns every year to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club.
Our Live Masters Countdown Tool above tracks the precise moment the first tee shot is struck. But beyond the timer, this guide is your caddie. We will explore the unique traditions, the qualifying rules, the economics of the event, and why a simple green blazer is the most coveted item in sports.
When is The Masters 2026? (Starts April 9, 2026)
The Masters Tournament is always scheduled for the first full week of April.
📅 The Schedule of Events
While the tournament proper begins on Thursday, the week is packed with tradition:
- Monday-Wednesday: Practice Rounds. Players skip balls across the pond on hole 16.
- Wednesday: The Par 3 Contest. A fun, family-oriented event where players' children often caddie.
- Thursday-Sunday: The Tournament Rounds 1-4. The battle for the Green Jacket.
The final round on Sunday usually concludes around 7:00 PM ET, just as the sun sets over the Georgia pines.
From Fruit Nursery to Golf Mecca
Augusta National Golf Club wasn't always a golf course.
The Origins: The land was originally Fruitland Nurseries, an indigo plantation and orchard. This heritage is why every hole on the course is named after a tree or shrub (e.g., Hole 13 is "Azalea," Hole 18 is "Holly").
Bobby Jones: The legendary amateur golfer Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts founded the club in 1933. They wanted to create a course that would challenge the world's best.
The "Masters" Name: Initially, Jones disliked the name "The Masters," thinking it too presumptuous. He preferred "The Augusta National Invitation Tournament." However, Roberts prevailed, and by 1939, the name was official.
The Economics of Augusta: The $1.50 Sandwich
The Masters is famous for leaving money on the table to preserve tradition. It is the most exclusive, yet strangely affordable (once you're inside), event in sports.
$18 Million
Total prize purse for the tournament (approximate recent figure).
$1.50
Price of the famous Pimento Cheese sandwich. Inflation doesn't exist here.
40,000
Estimated number of "patrons" (not fans) attending per day.
$69 Million
Estimated merchandise sales during Masters week alone.
The Most Famous Blazer in Sports
Winning The Masters comes with a trophy and a check, but the real prize is the Green Jacket.
The Tradition: Started in 1937, members wore green jackets so patrons could easily identify them for questions. In 1949, Sam Snead became the first winner to be awarded one.
The Rules: The winner doesn't keep the jacket forever. They can take it home for one year. At the next Masters, they must return it to the club, where it remains. They can only wear it when they visit Augusta National.
The Presentation: Tradition dictates that the previous year's champion helps the new winner into their jacket in Butler Cabin. This can be awkward if the previous winner just lost the tournament to the new guy!
Patrons, Not Fans: The Strict Rules
Augusta National operates under its own laws. If you are lucky enough to attend, know the rules or be escorted out.
- No Phones: Cell phones are strictly prohibited on the course. There are free payphones available, but no texting, tweeting, or selfies allowed.
- No Running: Even if Tiger Woods is making a charge on the 18th, you must walk. Running is considered undignified.
- No Branding: You won't see sponsor logos on the course signage. The green and white scoreboards are manually operated. It is a commercial-free zone.
- The Chairs: Patrons place folding chairs around greens early in the morning. By unwritten rule, if you leave your chair, no one else will move it or sit in it. It reserves your spot all day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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