Hearing the Masters is a fundamentally different experience from watching it, offering a classic and immersive way to follow every shot without being chained to a screen. Whether you're in the car, at your desk, or simply prefer the theater of the mind, this guide covers every official way to listen to the tournament. We'll walk through the best free streams, premium radio options, and some expert tips to help you get the most out of the audio broadcast.
In a world dominated by high-definition video, choosing to listen to a golf tournament might seem old-fashioned. But the Masters audio broadcast is no ordinary sports radio feed. It's a carefully produced, commercial-free experience that harkens back to the golden age of broadcasting. Listeners often find it more intimate and engaging than the television feed for a few reasons:
Following the live-action through your ears is a straightforward process. Augusta National provides a few-high quality, official options to ensure you don't miss a single moment.
Without a doubt, the easiest and most accessible way to listen is through the official digital platforms provided by the Masters. It's free, reliable, and produced directly by the club.
For those who will be on the road or prefer a dedicated radio experience, SiriusXM offers outstanding Masters coverage. It’s the official radio partner and provides a robust offering for subscribers.
Simply turning on the broadcast is just the start. As a golf coach, I always tell people that understanding the context makes the game more engaging. Here are a few tips to turn a passive listening session into an active, more enjoyable experience.
The announcers are exceptional at describing locations, but having your own visual aid transforms the experience. Before you start listening, open the hole-by-hole descriptions on the Masters app or website.
When you hear an announcer say, "His tee shot has drifted right on 13 and is in the pine straw, now he’s facing a tricky decision trying to carry Rae’s Creek," you can look at the map of the 13th hole. You'll see exactly where that pine straw is located, how far the carry over the creek is, and understand the risk-reward stakes of the shot in a much deeper way.
Because the on-course announcers are stationed so close to the action, the broadcast often picks up the quiet, strategic conversations between a player and their caddie. This is pure gold. You'll hear them discuss club selection, wind direction, landing spots, and how a putt might break. This is a real-time lesson in course management from the best in the world. Paying attention to these brief exchanges provides the kind of strategic insight you can’t get anywhere else.
The perfect two-screen experience for the Masters does not actually involve video. Open the live leaderboard on your phone or in a separate browser tab while you listen to the radio broadcast. The leaderboard gives you the "what" - scores, position, streaks - while the audio commentary provides the "how" and "why."
This combination is powerful. You might see a player has made three birdies in a row on the leaderboard, and the commentators can then explain the dramatic shots or long putts that made it happen, adding rich context to the raw data.
Your listening doesn't have to end when live coverage signs off. The golf podcast world comes alive during Masters week, offering in-depth analysis, daily recaps, and entertaining takes on the day's events. This is an excellent way to catch up on what you may have missed or gain a different perspective.
Look for daily episodes from popular shows like:
Subscribing to one or two of these for the week is a fantastic way to supplement the live broadcast and stay fully informed.
Listening to the Masters delivers a distinct kind of texture and drama that complements, and in some ways surpasses, the television broadcast. By using the official online streams or satellite radio, you can immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of Augusta and follow the tournament’s narrative wherever you are.
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