How to live stream US Masters golf online in Australia and tee times

Perhaps the most beloved of golf's four major tournaments, The Masters is back to its customary spot in the calendar after the coronavirus pushed it back to November last year.

The usual springtime pink, orange and yellow blooms will be back decorating Augusta National Golf Club. One colour that won't change for the 85th Masters is the famous green jacket handed out to the winner. Dustin Johnson is the defending champion after his impressive five-shot victory in November.

Tiger Woods, who famously won his fifth green jacket in 2019, will be absent as he continues his recovery from a serious car accident. Still, the jacket, the Masters Trophy and the US$2.07 million first prize all await the winner. This is how you can watch it live.

When is the 2021 Masters golf tournament?

This year's Masters is being held from 9-12 April AEST at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

How to watch The Masters in Australia

You have some options for watching or streaming the action this year, including free-to-air TV coverage on 9Gem, plus Foxtel iQ, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports.

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Watch the Masters on 9Gem

One option for watching the golf is on free-to-air television, although the Nine Network won't be showing any of the action on its main channels. Instead the tournament will be on 9Gem, with coverage from 5am–9.30am AEST for the opening 3 rounds, even if play extends beyond 9.30am. Subscription options Kayo and Foxtel have extended coverage of the first three days of play. 9Gem will then show full coverage of the final round from 2am–7am or whatever time the tournament ends.

Live stream The Masters on Kayo Sports

Another option for watching this historic event is through Kayo Sports. If you are a new customer, you can watch all 4 rounds and much more for free using this 14-day trial. Following the trial period, the Basic subscription and 2 simultaneous streams is $25 a month. There is a Premium option for $35 a month which has an additional stream.

What sets this popular platform apart are its impressive array of special features, some tailored specifically to this week's tournament. Foxtel and Kayo are using a special camera dedicated to the famous Amen Corner, which takes in holes 11, 12 and 13 at Augusta National. Thanks to SplitView, which is only on Kayo, you can watch Amen Corner, the main coverage and the Featured Groups option at the same time as SplitView lets you watch up to four screens at once.

Kayo also has four-hour highlight packages of some famous Masters tournaments. That includes each round of Adam Scott's incredible, drought-breaking victory in 2013 and Woods' comeback 2019 triumph. There are also preview shows and documentaries to get you in the mood for this year's event.

All up Kayo boasts more than 50 sports for you to enjoy and can be accessed via Android and iOS devices, Apple TV, Telstra TV, Android TV and Samsung TV (2017 or later), Sony Bravia TVs, Mac and PC as well as Chromecast or AirPlay. Complete details are in our extensive Kayo review.

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Watch The Masters on Foxtel Now

Another option for watching this year's tournament is Foxtel's digital streaming service, Foxtel Now. You have to subscribe to the Essentials pack in addition to the Sport pack which costs a total of $54 a month.

If you haven't tried it previously, Foxtel Now offers a 10-day free trial. We have also put together a full guide which includes the list of compatible devices.

2021 US Masters tee times

Who is competing in the 2021 Masters?

As always, this year's Masters will have a stacked field, headlined by defending champion and the world's top-ranked golfer Dustin Johnson. Former world No.1 Jordan Spieth could be among the contenders after returning to the winner's circle last week. Australia's former Masters winner Adam Scott is also in the field.

Two players that took out major tournaments in 2020, Bryson DeChambeau (US Open) and Collin Morikawa (PGA Championship), are also teeing it up this week.

Jason Day, who has three top-five finishes at The Masters, Marc Leishman, Cameron Smith and Matt Jones round out the Australian contingent. There are also a host of former champions taking part, including Patrick Reed, Zach Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Fred Couples.

Previous winners of The Masters (total wins in brackets)