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03/25 16:22 CDT Masters coverage to include stats-driven look at Amen Corner on
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Masters coverage to include stats-driven look at Amen Corner on Prime Video
By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) --- For those who can't get enough of the Masters, Augusta
National is providing even more coverage this year. Its new deal with Prime
Video will include a stats-driven broadcast of Amen Corner.
The Masters released its broadcast schedule Thursday for the April 9-12
tournament, which offers its usual full menu of viewing on its digital
platforms. Prime Video and ESPN will have live coverage for the opening two
rounds, and CBS has the weekend with two hours of lead-in on Paramount+.
This is the 70th year for CBS to broadcast the Masters, and the 18th year ESPN
has been involved for the weekday rounds.
New to the Masters this year is a deal announced in September with Prime Video,
which will stream two hours (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET) on Thursday and Friday that
lead to the ESPN coverage. ESPN also has added "Welcome to the Masters," two
hours (10 a.m. to noon) of a pregame show before the opening two rounds.
The relationship with Prime already has led to a documentary on Rory McIlroy's
historic win last year that allowed him to complete the career Grand Slam.
"Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait" premiers March 30.
There also will be "Inside Amen Corner" that will be available exclusively on
Prime from 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
the final two rounds.
The dedicated feed will offer a stats-enhanced viewing experience that features
an in-depth look into playing three of the most famous holes on the back nine
at Augusta National --- the par-4 11th, the par-3 12th over Rae's Creek and the
par-5 13th.
Prime Video is expected to announce more details on "Inside Amen Corner" next
week.
NBC plans to air a mini-documentary on Sunday, April 5, titled, "Photographer
No. 24," on Hall of Fame center fielder Ken Griffey Jr.'s role as an official
photographer for the Masters last year.
The Masters' digital platforms during the tournament again will have live
coverage of featured groups, Hole Nos. 4 through 6, Amen Corner, Hole Nos. 15
and 16, and On The Range.
"Range Tracker" returns for a second year, providing live and recorded data of
every shot from every player on the practice range. Another addition for 2026
is "Masters Vault Search," allowing fans to watch specific tournament clips
from more than 50 years of Sunday broadcasts.
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