Photo by Lo Sarno on Unsplash Statistical analysis of amateur golf performance consistently reveals a counterintuitive finding: distance control errors on approach shots cost recreational golfers more strokes than directional errors, even though most golfers practice and worry about direction far more. The Statistical Pattern Shot-tracking data from systems used across recreational and competitive golf shows that amateur golfers are typically far more likely to miss an approach shot short or long of their intended distance than they are to miss significantly left or right of their intended line. A shot that's 15 yards short or long frequently finds trouble — a bunker, water, or simply a much longer subsequent putt — in a way that a shot 10 yards left or right of the pin, but still on the green, does not. Why This Happens Directional misses are usually caused by face-to-path errors, covered in our ball flight laws article , which tend to be relatively consistent for an individual g...
Round 2 of the 2026 Masters is underway at Augusta National. Today is cut day — after 36 holes, only the top 50 players (and ties) advance to the weekend. Here is everything you need to watch Friday's second round live, what channel the Masters is on today, and where to stream it free.
What Channel Is the Masters On Today — Friday April 10
Amazon Prime Video: 1–3 PM ET — Round 2 early coverage. Free with Amazon Prime
ESPN: 3–7:30 PM ET — Main Round 2 broadcast. Cable, satellite, or live TV streaming service
ESPN2: 8–11 PM ET — Round 2 primetime replay
Full Friday Masters Live Stream Schedule (All Times ET)
8:30–10:30 AM: On the Range — Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+
8:45 AM–3:30 PM: Featured Holes 4, 5 and 6 — Masters.com, Masters App, ESPN App
9:15 AM–7:30 PM: Featured Groups — Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV
10:45 AM–6 PM: Amen Corner Live (holes 11, 12, 13) — Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV
11:45 AM–7 PM: Featured Holes 15 and 16 — Masters.com, Masters App, Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, DirecTV
1–3 PM: Round 2 Early Coverage — Amazon Prime Video
1–7:30 PM: Full Round 2 Stream — Masters.com, Masters App
3–7:30 PM: Round 2 Main Broadcast — ESPN
8 AM–3 PM: Live From the Masters — Golf Channel
7:30–9:30 PM: Live From the Masters post-round — Golf Channel
How to Watch Masters Round 2 Free Today
Masters.com and the Masters App give you free Featured Groups from 9:15 AM, free Amen Corner coverage from 10:45 AM, and the full round stream from 1–7:30 PM. Create a free account at Masters.com — no credit card needed. This covers the most compelling coverage of the day at zero cost.
Amazon Prime Video is free with any Amazon Prime membership and covers the 1–3 PM early window before ESPN's main broadcast begins.
The Cut: What to Watch for Today
The Masters has the most exclusive cut in major championship golf — only the top 50 players (and ties) after 36 holes advance to Saturday and Sunday. This is stricter than any other major. The cut line typically falls between 2-over and 5-over par depending on conditions.
As Friday afternoon develops, watch the cut line tracker on Masters.com. Players right on the bubble will be making aggressive decisions at Amen Corner and the par 5s trying to make birdies to secure their weekend. The drama of the cut on Friday afternoon is underrated Masters viewing — big names can and do miss, and watching the leaderboard shift in real time as afternoon groups come through is genuinely compelling golf.
54-Hole Leader Context
Players within five shots of the 36-hole leader have historically won The Masters in the vast majority of cases. By Friday evening you'll know exactly who is positioned for Sunday contention and who needs a miracle on moving day. The 36-hole leaderboard posted after today's round is your preview of Sunday's green jacket ceremony.
How to Stream Masters Round 2 on ESPN Without Cable
ESPN is available on all major live TV streaming services: YouTube TV ($73/month), Hulu + Live TV ($77/month), FuboTV ($80/month), Sling TV Blue ($45/month), and DirecTV Stream ($60+/month). Most offer free trials. The ESPN App on your phone or smart TV also carries the full broadcast if you have a streaming service login.
Tomorrow: Moving Day on CBS
Saturday switches to CBS with early coverage on Paramount+ from 12–2 PM ET and the main CBS broadcast from 2–7 PM. If you've been watching on ESPN this week, switch to CBS and Paramount+ tomorrow. Saturday at Augusta is when the tournament field separates decisively — the leaderboard after Saturday's round almost always defines Sunday's final group.
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