How to watch Masters 2023: live stream golf online from anywhere, third round, Koepka leads in the rain

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tosses his ball to the crowd after chipping in for birdie from the bunker on the 18th green to finish his round during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club
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Watch a Masters 2023 live stream

You can live stream all fours rounds of the 2023 Masters FREE on 9Now in Australia, and via Masters.com in the US, where the tournament is also being covered on CBS, Paramount Plus, ESPN and ESPN Plus. You can tune in on Sky Sports in the UK, and on TSN in Canada. Full details on how to watch the 2023 Masters just below.

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Tournament dates: Thursday, April 6 - Sunday, April 9
TV channel: Golf Channel, CBS (US) | Sky Sports (UK) | Kayo Sports (AUS)
FREE stream: 9Now (Australia)
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Who is predicted to win the Masters 2023?

Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler is back at world No.1, Phil Mickelson and arch-nemesis Tiger Woods could cross paths, and LIV Golf's ongoing provocation campaign has added real venom to the 2023 Masters, but until he finally gets to slip into that fabled green jacket, Augusta will always be chiefly about Rory McIlroy.

For nine years the Masters has been the only major title missing from the Northern Irishman's trophy cabinet, and his runner-up finish at Augusta National a year ago was his best in 14 outings. That beauty from the bunker closed out the joint-lowest final round in Masters history, and provided a springboard for a spellbinding upturn in form that's given rise to the hope that, at long last, his time may have come.

Then again. It's easy to forget just how dominant Scheffler was at last year's Masters. The American took the lead during Round 2 and never gave it up, the double-bogey finish meaning he "only" won by three strokes. 

How differently things may have turned out if Cameron Smith hadn't found Rae's Creek just as his chase was gathering momentum. The Australian is in the midst of the most sedentary season of his career despite – or perhaps due to – being LIV Golf's greatest asset, but if there's anybody capable of just switching it on when he wants to, it's him.

Atrocious weather – rain and thunder hit Augusta National yesterday – means those perfectly manicured greens are likely to be much softer and slower than usual. Ready for today's final round? Here's how to watch a 2023 Masters golf live stream from anywhere. 

Where to live stream Masters 2023 golf for FREE

Golf fans in Australia are among the luckiest in the world, as the entirety of the 2023 Masters is being shown on 9Gem, which is completely FREE to watch. Coverage starts at 5am AEST (3pm ET, 8pm BST) for the first three rounds, and at 4am AEST (2pm ET, 7pm BST) for the final round. 

Just bear in mind that because of the time differences, all of the final day's action takes place on Monday morning Australia time! 

That means you can also fire up a Masters live stream on the 9Now streaming service, which is completely free to use too, and compatible with laptops, tablets, mobiles and an array of streaming services such as Apple TV, Chromecast, Fetch, PlayStation, Amazon Fire and smart TVs.

In the US, Masters.com and the Masters app are providing free coverage of the tournament, from the first drive to the last putt, including featured groups and featured holes. Live coverage starts at 9.15am ET / 6.15am PT (2.15pm BST) for the first two rounds, and at 10.15am ET / 7.15am PT (3.15pm BST) for the final two rounds. 

How to watch a Masters golf live stream from outside your country

There are loads of easy ways to live stream Masters golf in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and almost anywhere else in the world. Scroll down for a full breakdown of options. That said, if you're abroad right now do note that you’ll need to use a VPN to access your regular streaming service so that you don't get geo-blocked.

A VPN is perfect for this, as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in your country of residence, where you usual streaming services and subscriptions are based. You may be surprised by how easy it is to get started using one, too.

Use a VPN to watch Masters golf online from anywhere

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How to use a VPN to watch Masters 2023

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.

2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'Australia' for 9Now.

3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - 9Now for Aussies abroad.


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How to watch 2023 Masters golf for FREE: live stream in Australia

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As mentioned above, golf fans can watch the 2023 Masters for free on 9Gem and the 9Now streaming service in Australia.

Coverage starts at 5am AEST each morning for rounds 1-3, and at 4am for the final round. Currently away from Australia?

Use a VPN to watch 2023 Masters golf on 9Now from abroad

You can also tune in on Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. But why pay if you can watch the Masters for free?

Well, Kayo Sports is really good value considering how much premium live sports action it hosts. Price plans start from a super affordable AU$25 a month after a FREE Kayo Sports trial.

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Watch 2023 Masters on TV in the US

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TV coverage of the 2023 Masters is split between ESPN and CBS in the US, though it's worth noting that Masters.com and the Masters app are providing FREE live coverage of each day's play, including featured groups.

ESPN Masters 2023 coverage:

  • 3pm ET / 12pm PT to 7.30pm ET / 4.30pm PT on Thursday & Friday

CBS Masters 2023 coverage:

  • 3pm ET / 12pm PT to 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Saturday
  • 3pm ET / 12pm PT to 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT on Sunday

If you have the channels on cable, simply head to the ESPN website and the CBS website and log in with your cable credentials to stream their coverage online.

How to watch Masters 2023 in the US without cable

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If you don't have those channels on cable, don't worry - you still have plenty of options.

We've already explained that Masters.com and the Masters app are providing free coverage of the tournament, starting at 9.15am ET / 6.15am PT on Thursday and Friday, and at 10.15am ET / 7.15am PT on Saturday and Sunday.

But there are other cable-free options too.

Both CBS and ESPN are available on FuboTV, which is a comprehensive cable replacement that offers more than 120 other channels on plans starting from $74.99 a month.

Better still, it offers a FREE FuboTV trial, and there's no requirement for a long-term contract.

More ways to live stream Masters 2023 golf

If you don't mind missing the first two rounds, another good option is streaming service Paramount Plus, which is showing everything that's being shown on CBS.

A subscription to Paramount Plus costs just $4.99 per month, but new users can get a 30-day FREE trial with the code PICARD (offer ends April 30). 

Finally, there's ESPN Plus, which is live streaming Featured Groups, Holes 4, 5 and 6, Amen Corner and Holes 15 and 16 during live play on all four days of the tournament.

Plans cost $9.99 a month, but for the ultimate value, grab a combined ESPN+, Hulu and Disney Plus bundle for just $12.99 per month, which gets you loads of great entertainment and family-friendly content in addition to all that sports action.

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How to watch Masters 2023: live stream golf in the UK

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Golf fans based in the UK can watch the 2023 Masters on Sky Sports. Live coverage is available through the Sky Sports Golf channel from Thursday through to Sunday, starting at 7.30pm GMT for Rounds 1, 2 and 3, and 6.30pm for Round 4.

If you want to sign up to Sky Sports, you can check out our dedicated guide to Sky TV deals and packages for today's best prices.

Don't fancy being locked in to a long, expensive contract? Consider the more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV). Now sports passes start at £11.99.

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How to watch 2023 Masters: live stream golf in Canada

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In Canada, you can watch the 2023 Masters on TSN, with its coverage also available on CTV for Rounds 3 and 4 of the tournament.

If you get TSN as part of your cable deal, you'll be able to log in with the details of your provider for access to a Masters golf live stream. 

If you don't have cable, you can subscribe to TSN on a streaming-only basis from CA$19.99 a month or $199.90 each year.

CTV doesn't offer its own streaming-only subscription option.

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Masters 2023 dates: when is the Masters being played this year?

The 2023 Masters tees off on Thursday, April 6, with the fourth and final round set to be played on Sunday, April 9.

What is the Masters 2023 weather forecast for Augusta?

The Masters is usually a sun-drenched picture of opulence, but with heavy rain expected on all four days of this year's tournament, ticketless fans probably won't mind missing out on the trip to Augusta.

Those showers are likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms on Thursday, which is also set to be the warmest day by a long shot.

After experiencing highs of 86 Fahrenheit during the opening round, come the weekend players, spectators and officials will have to wrap up tight, with temperatures set to plummet to around 50 Fahrenheit on moving day.

The Augusta National grounds crew have their work cut out.

Who won The Masters last year?

Scottie Scheffler cemented his status as the No.1 golfer in the world by cruising to victory at Augusta National a year ago.

The American surged to a five-stroke lead during Round 2 and held his nerve, beating Rory McIlroy by three. 

Though Cameron Smith cut Scheffler's lead to a single stroke during the final round, a succession of torrid shots undid all of the Aussie's work, and he eventually tied for third with Shane Lowry.

Nick Faldo helps Tiger Woods into the green jacket in 1997

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Is Tiger Woods playing in The Masters this year?

The man you can't keep out of the headlines, Tiger Woods is expected to compete in the 2023 Masters. 

Although his most recent PGA Tour victory was four years ago and his limp elicits more winces than his sense of humour, you can never write off the five-time Masters champion.

He made a sensational comeback at last year's tournament, making the cut at his 22nd straight Masters despite struggling to walk. 

He eventually finished 47th, though his weekend also featured his worst ever Masters round, a six-over-par 78 on moving day.

How many times has Tiger Woods won The Masters? Who has won the most Masters?

How many times has Tiger Woods won The Masters?

Tiger Woods has won the Masters five times - in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2019.

He's also the youngest ever Masters champion, having been just 21 years and 104 days old when he claimed his first green jacket in 1997.

Who has won the most Masters?

Only Jack Nicklaus has six Masters titles to his name and holds the record for the most majors, with 18. Tiger Woods is second, with 15.

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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.