29 March 2016

Jason Day and to lead the Aussie charge at The Masters

Thursday April 7 to Monday April 11 - 7mate and streamed on PLUS7 Live

Newly crowned world no. 1 and 2013 winner Adam Scott head to the Masters at Augusta among the favourites to take out the coveted green jacket.

Day has risen to new heights recently after winning the final and the Invitational back to back, meaning he has won six of his past 13 tournaments.

Scott has also been in excellent form having taken out two PGA tour events already this year at and World Golf Championships-Cadiallac Championship, as well as two runner-ups at Open and the CIMB Classic.

Last year’s winner Jordan Speith is also likely to be in the hunt on the final day at this year’s Masters, while Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy will be in search of the only major to elude him to date.

Warrnambool’s and are other Australians who will have the privilege of gracing the fairways at Augusta for the Master this year.

Peter Donegan hosts 7mate’s LIVE coverage of The Masters. Australian major winner Ian Baker-Finch and will preview all the action from Augusta at the start of each day’s play and ‘Whispering’ Pat Welsh will also be updating from the fairways of Augusta.

In addition to Seven’s expert team, there will be commentary from a string of the biggest names on golf via the host broadcaster CBS, including iconic host Jim Nantz, three-time winner and Ian Baker-Finch, who will once again be commentating from Amen Corner on the 11th and 12th holes.

7mate’s coverage tees off with the Par 3 contest on Thursday April 7, followed by the four days of the prestigious tournament.

TV Broadcast times:

The Masters Par 3 Tournament The Masters Day 1-3 Thursday April 7 Friday April 8 - Sunday April 10 Melbourne 4.45am LIVE on 7mate Melbourne 4.45am LIVE on 7mate Sydney 4.45am LIVE on 7mate Sydney 4.45am LIVE on 7mate Brisbane 4.45am LIVE on 7mate Brisbane 4.45am LIVE on 7mate 4.15am LIVE on 7mate Adelaide 4.15am LIVE on 7mate Perth 2.45am LIVE on 7mate Perth 2.45am LIVE on 7mate

The Masters Day 4 Monday April 11 Melbourne 3.45am LIVE on 7mate Sydney 3.45am LIVE on 7mate Brisbane 3.45am LIVE on 7mate Adelaide 3.15am LIVE on 7mate Perth 1.45am LIVE on 7mate

For more information please contact Greg Smith on 0438 777 164 or [email protected]