The first round of the 2025 Masters has started, and there have been suggestions for improving the game. ESPN host Scott Van Pelt joined The Dan Patrick Show to preview the 89th edition of the tournament and discussed the potential introduction of a shot clock in golf.
“The bottom line is, yeah, golf would benefit greatly if there were sort of a clock that we knew when it started and when it hits zero, you get a warning and then you get a penalty,’ Van Pelt said. ‘Because the game does take a long time to get moving.’
Van Pelt discussed the new TGL golf league established by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, which took place at the SoFi Center. This custom-built, technology-enhanced venue is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and features a shot clock. So far, only one player has received a violation – Tiger Woods himself.
Despite the fact that there will not be a shot clock at this year’s Masters, here is how to watch so you don’t miss any of the action.
How to watch the 2025 Masters
Both CBS and ESPN will broadcast the tournament. CBS has announced that this year, the network will expand its coverage of the third and final round on CBS and Paramount+.
- Dates: Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13
- Time: First tee on Thursday scheduled for 8 a.m. ET
- Where: August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia
- TV: CBS, ESPN
- Stream: Paramount+ and Fubo, which is offering a free trial subscription for new users.
Watch the 2025 Masters with Fubo (free trial)