3<\/p>\n McIlroy will be the defending Masters champion at next year’s tournamentCredit: Getty<\/p>\n \u201cWorking alongside Amazon in this capacity is an exciting opportunity for the Masters Tournament and its fans,\u201d Augusta and Masters Chairman Fred Ridley said. <\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud of our longstanding partnerships with CBS Sports and ESPN, who have set the highest standard for broadcast coverage of the Masters. <\/p>\n “The addition of Amazon will only further our abilities to expand and enhance how the Tournament is presented and enjoyed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n How will the Masters coverage look next year?<\/p>\n The broadcast changes will not affect UK-based golf enthusiasts, with Sky Sports to remain the broadcaster. <\/p>\n Amazon and ESPN will share the US broadcast duties for the first and second rounds of the Masters next year.<\/p>\n Coverage will begin on Prime Video at 1pm ET (6pm UK time) and end at 3pm ET (8pm UK time).<\/p>\n The broadcast will then change over to ESPN, with their coverage commencing at 3pm ET and wrapping at 7:30pm ET (12:30am UK time).<\/p>\n For the third and final rounds at Augusta next year, Paramount+ will show all the happenings from 12pm ET (5pm UK time) to 2pm ET (7pm UK time).<\/p>\n CBS then take over from 2pm ET to 7pm ET (12am ET).<\/p>\n Rory McIlroy<\/a> will head to Augusta next year as the defending champion having claimed his maiden Green Jacket in the most dramatic of circumstances.<\/a><\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n McIlroy finally won the Masters at his 16th attempt earlier this yearCredit: GettyHow did McIlroy win the Masters in 2025?<\/p>\n It looked as if the Northern Irishman had blown his chances of finally ending his quest for the career grand slam when he blew a four-shot lead with only seven holes remaining in the final round.<\/p>\n McIlroy was soon taken to a sudden-death play-off against English star Justin Rose.<\/p>\n Despite the gargantuan pressure on his shoulders, McIlroy showed remarkable poise and composure to sink a two-foot putt for victory.<\/p>\n McIlroy could barely hide his relief as he slumped to his knees and became visibly emotional.<\/p>\n When is McIlroy next in action?<\/p>\n But before McIlroy can dream of defending his Green Jacket, his attention is firmly fixated on the Ryder Cup.<\/a><\/p>\n The Northern Irishman is part of the European contingent at Bethpage Black as they look to retain one of golf’s most prized trophies.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Europe are hoping to be the first team to retain the Ryder Cup since 2014Credit: Getty<\/p>\n McIlroy and his teammates have already arrived in New York for the event, with the 36-year-old even captured practising a rather aggressive line off the tee<\/a> on the first hole.<\/p>\n However, Europe will have their work cut out for them against the United States thanks to the recent form of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"McIlroy](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crop-3115878.jpg\")
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