Masters 2025 Dates, Schedule, and Key Info

The 2025 Masters Tournament delivers more than a champion – it exposes the rules, the money, and the refusal that define Augusta National. This guide covers the schedule, location, ticket rules, dress code, and the financial stories that made headlines.

Dates: April 10–13, 2025 | Location: Augusta National Golf Club | Winner: Rory McIlroy (–12) | Purse: $20 million

When is the 2025 Masters schedule?

The 2025 Masters Tournament was played April 10–13, 2025, at Augusta National Golf Club. Practice rounds were held April 7–9, including the Par 3 Contest on April 9. TV coverage: ESPN for early rounds, CBS for the weekend. (PGA Tour)

When is the Masters on TV?

ESPN broadcasts Thursday and Friday; CBS takes over Saturday and Sunday. Check local listings for exact times.

When do 2025 Masters tickets go on sale?

Tickets are awarded through a lottery system. The application window for 2025 closed in 2024. Practice-round tickets cost $100 each; tournament-day tickets cost $140 each. (Naples Daily News)

Where will the Masters be in 2025?

The Masters is permanently held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The club has been the exclusive venue since 1934. Attending the tournament requires obtaining tickets through a lottery or secondary market. (PGA Tour)

Going to the Masters Tournament?

Plan ahead: accommodations in Augusta fill quickly. The course is located at 2604 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30904.

What is not allowed at the Masters?

Strict rules govern spectator behavior. Jeans and denim are not permitted. Collared shirts are required; shorts are not allowed for spectators (except caddies). Cell phones must be silenced and used only in designated areas. Running on the course is prohibited. (Sporting News)

Can you wear jeans to the Masters?

No. Denim is explicitly banned. Spectators must wear collared shirts and trousers or golf attire. The club enforces this dress code for all patrons.

How much tax will Rory McIlroy pay?

Rory McIlroy’s Masters winnings are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes, plus UK taxes. The exact rate depends on his residency status. The $3 million fine reportedly relates to a breach of PGA Tour media policy. Tiger Woods is the only golfer known to have reached billionaire status through endorsements and prize money. (BBC Sport)

Why was Rory McIlroy fined $3 million?

Details are unconfirmed, but reports suggest the fine was for comments made about the PGA Tour’s media policy. The PGA Tour has not officially commented.

Which golfer is a billionaire?

Tiger Woods is the only golfer confirmed to have a net worth exceeding $1 billion, according to Forbes. His endorsements and prize money put him in that category.

Which family won’t sell to Augusta?

A local family refused multiple multi‑million dollar offers from Augusta National to sell their home. The property, located inside the course near the 10th fairway, remains a landmark. The family’s identity and exact offers are part of Masters lore. Several accounts exist, but no official confirmation has been made. (Golf.com)

“The Masters is about more than golf – it’s about tradition, respect, and the rules that make it special.” – Augusta National Chairman (paraphrased from official media guide)

“The course was in incredible shape. Every shot demands focus.” – Rory McIlroy, winner’s press conference (paraphrased from BBC Sport coverage)

What’s unclear

• Exact tax rate Rory McIlroy pays on his winnings
• Specific reason for the $3 million fine (details unconfirmed)
• Identity of the family that refused to sell to Augusta (multiple accounts exist)
• Whether the longest sudden death record was broken in 2025 (not reported)

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External sources: Masters official site | PGA Tour overview | Naples Daily News ticket guide | Sporting News rules | BBC Sport | Golf.com | ESPN Golf | The Guardian | USGA | Golf Channel