Who are the announcers at the 2025 Masters? These are the broadcasters at Augusta National

Things are already revving up at Augusta National this week and coverage on the course begins on Tuesday and ramps up to the final day of play on Sunday

Things are already revving up at Augusta National this week and coverage on the course begins on Tuesday and ramps up to the final day of play on Sunday
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Golf fans are in for a treat as there will be several ways to follow the action at the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. Coverage will be provided by the Masters app, Paramount, ESPN and CBS. We’ll focus on the announcers and commentators from CBS and ESPN and give you an idea of who you’re listening to and the different programs available during the week of the Masters.

ESPN announcers, commentators and analysts at the Masters

ESPN Tuesday

Two-hour practice round program will be on ESPN+ at noon on Tuesday and Wednesday along with press conference coverage presented by Michael Eaves and Andy North, who will be inside the ropes on Wednesday:

ESPN Wednesday

ESPN+ will provide four hours of live coverage of the Par 3 Contest from noon to 4 p.m.

The coverage of the Par 3 Contest on Wednesday will begin at 2 p.m. on ESPN (TV) as well as a SportsCenter at the Masters program at noon, Welcome to the Masters show at 1 p.m. and another SportsCenter at the Masters program at 4 p.m.

Meanwhile streaming coverage on Wednesday will be available from noon to 4 p.m. The analysts who will join Scott Van Pelt are players Max Homa and Wyndham Clark as well as Marty Smith and Laura Rutledge, who will conduct interviews.

ESPN Thursday and Friday

‘Welcome to the Masters’ will be back for its third year on Thursday and Friday offering a two-hour program from 1 to 3 p.m. on ESPN. The show will be hosted by Laura Rutledge and Marty Smith and Jeff Darlington with features, interviews and special guests.

ESPN will offer live coverage on Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with Scott Van Pelt, Curtis Strange, Matt Barrie and Michael Eaves. Van Pelt and Strange will be on the 18th hole from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

ESPN Saturday and Sunday

ESPN will also offer coverage of holes 4, 5 and 6 as well as Amen Corner and holes 15 and 16 all four days on ESPN+. Coverage will continue on the weekend with the aforementioned analysts and reporters:

  • Michael Eaves
  • Matt Barrie
  • Laura Rutledge
  • Scott Van Pelt
  • Andy North
  • Curtis Strange
  • Marty Smith 
  • Jeff Darlington

CBS announcers, commentators and analysts at the Masters

CBS Wednesday

Mornings at the Masters will be hosted by Hally Leadbetter and Roger Steele and available live Wednesday, April 9 through Sunday, April 13 from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. ET on the Masters YouTube channel.

CBS Thursday and Friday

Live coverage of the Masters will be provided by CBS:

  • Featured groups: Shane bacon, Colt Knost, Billy Kratzert, Brian Crowell and Smylie Kaufman
  • Amen Corner: Grant Boone and Mark Immelman
  • Holes 15 and 16: Iona Stephen, Ned Michaels and Smylie Kaufman
  • Masters on the Range: Kelly Tilghman, Michael Breed, Brian Crowell, Amanda Balionis and Iona Stephen

CBS Saturday and Sunday

Main coverage of the Masters will be provided by:

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