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...
The most searched question during Masters week every year: what channel is The Masters on? Here's the definitive answer for every round, every platform, and every situation — so you never miss a moment of the 2026 Masters Tournament.
The Simple Answer
Thursday, April 9 (Round 1): ESPN at 3 PM ET. Amazon Prime Video from 1 PM ET.
Friday, April 10 (Round 2): ESPN at 3 PM ET. Amazon Prime Video from 1 PM ET.
Saturday, April 11 (Round 3): CBS at 2 PM ET. Paramount+ from 12 PM ET.
Sunday, April 12 (Round 4): CBS at 2 PM ET. Paramount+ from 12 PM ET.
Where to Find ESPN
ESPN is channel 206 on DIRECTV, channel 140 on Dish Network, and varies by market on most cable providers (typically in the 30–50 or 200–220 range depending on your provider). ESPN is also available on every major live TV streaming service: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV Blue, and DirecTV Stream.
Where to Find CBS
CBS is a local broadcast network available on virtually every cable and satellite package. It's also available for free over the air with a digital antenna. On live TV streaming services, CBS is included in YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream. CBS streams live on Paramount+ with a Premium subscription.
Where to Find Golf Channel
Golf Channel carries Live From the Masters studio programming all week — not the competitive rounds themselves, but the analysis, highlights, and between-round coverage that provides essential context. Golf Channel is channel 218 on DIRECTV, channel 401 on Dish Network, and available on most cable providers. It's included in YouTube TV and FuboTV.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is not a traditional cable channel — it's a streaming service. Access it through the Prime Video app on any smart TV, phone, tablet, or computer. Log in with your Amazon account. Thursday and Friday Masters coverage from 1–3 PM ET is live on Prime Video as part of standard Prime membership.
Featured Groups and Amen Corner: Masters.com and the App
The most compelling non-broadcast coverage — Featured Groups following specific players, and the dedicated Amen Corner camera — is available free on Masters.com and the Masters App. These feeds run all day, not just during the broadcast windows, meaning you can follow players from their first tee shot to their last putt without waiting for CBS or ESPN to cut to them. This is where serious Masters viewers spend a significant portion of their week.
International Viewers
In the United Kingdom, The Masters airs exclusively on Sky Sports Golf. In Australia, coverage is on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports. In Canada, TSN and CTV carry the Masters broadcasts. The Masters broadcasts in approximately 200 countries worldwide — check your local listings for exact channel numbers.
If You Can't Find It
If you're having trouble finding the right channel, the simplest solution is always Masters.com. Create a free account, open the Featured Groups stream, and you have live coverage of the players you want to watch from any device. The main CBS and ESPN broadcasts are the most produced and comprehensive, but Masters.com's own coverage is genuinely world-class and freely accessible anywhere in the world.
Don't Forget the Masters App
Download the official Masters app before you sit down to watch. Even if you're watching the CBS broadcast on TV, having the Masters app on your phone lets you track your favorite players' scores in real time, follow Amen Corner with a dedicated camera, and never miss a key moment even when the broadcast cuts away to another part of the course.
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