The Masters Without the Splurge: Sling TV Is the Absolute Cheapest Way to Enjoy Golf's Ultimate Event in 2023

Q: What other golf events can I stream?

Be almost easier to list the ones you can’t stream.

Each spring, The Masters Tournament draws golf enthusiasts and casual viewers alike to Augusta, Georgia, to witness some of the world’s best golfers compete for the coveted green jacket. If you want to watch The Masters without making a hole in your wallet, Sling TV together with Paramount+ is your best option.

In a hurry? The first two rounds of the tournament will be held April 6 and 7, and will be televised on ESPN, which you can get through Sling Orange for $40.00/mo. Save 50% on your first month of Sling TV. The second two rounds are on April 8 and 9. They air on CBS and stream on Paramount+, a separate $9.99/mo subscription.

Table Of Contents

1 Overview of The Masters Tournament
2 How to Watch The Masters on Sling TV
3 Wrapping Up
4 FAQ

The Masters Tournament is considered one of, if not the most prestigious event in golf. Held annually in April at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, it’s the first of four major pro golf championships as well as the first biggie on the PGA Tour. Even if you’re not a golfer, you likely recognize the names of the top winners at Augusta: Jack Nicklaus (six-time champ), Tiger Woods (5 wins), and Arnold Palmer (4 wins).

The first tournament was first played in 1934, and has been held every year since (except for two years during WWII). Over the almost century it’s been around, it’s built up some quirky traditions and has seen its fair share of drama, such as Nicklaus’s 1986 historic victory (at 46, the oldest to win The Masters) and Woods’s 2019 comeback win.

With top pro golfers such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Rory McIlroy, even the most casual golf fan can appreciate the level of skill at work here. And if you want to appreciate it for less money, you can do that with Sling TV.

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Overview of The Masters Tournament

Usually played in the first full week of April, The Masters Tournament is an invitation-only 72-hole stroke play event. Invites are sent out based on past high-profile championship and tournament performance, and only 90 to 100 players are invited, making it relatively small compared to the other major contests.

Unlike the other major golf championships, The Masters is held at the same course every year. The Augusta National Golf Club is known for its lovely setting, challenging layout, and iconic sections like “Amen Corner,” which includes the 11th through 13th holes.

Tournament patrons look on at Augusta National Golf Club / taken by John Trainor under CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

The winner is presented with a green jacket in a traditional ceremony following the fourth round on Sunday. This green jacket remains at Augusta in a special cloakroom with the other champions’ green jackets and is only worn by the owner when he is at the club. The winner also takes home an $11+ million prize purse.

The Masters Tournament Schedule

Live TV coverage is scheduled as follows:

Thu Apr 6 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Round 1 (ESPN)
Fri Apr 7 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Round 2 (ESPN)
Sat Apr 8 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Round 3 (CBS)
Sun Apr 9 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Round 4 (CBS)

The first two days, covered by ESPN, will replay the day’s broadcast from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, which will be followed by a 15-minute recap from 11:35 pm to 11:50 pm on CBS. All tee times are approximate.

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How to Watch The Masters on Sling TV

ESPN is included in Sling Orange, a Sling TV base plan. CBS is not available through Sling TV at all.

First, let’s talk about ESPN and Sling Orange. It’s pretty simple: you sign up for Sling, choose the Orange plan, and you get 30+ popular channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, The Disney Channel, TBS, AMC, CNN, and HGTV. Sling also provides 50 hours of DVR storage, upgradable to 200 for a small fee. And, of course, you can cancel at anytime.

But you want to watch the back nine, not just the opening rounds, right? And for that, you need CBS. With Sling TV, you have two options: antenna or Paramount+.

See also our Sling TV British Open Guide!

HD Antenna and Sling TV

TV antennas are nothing new, but we’re a long ways away from the ugly wire thing on your roof. Modern indoor HD antennas are vinyl-covered flat rectangles you can attach to the wall or simply lay on a shelf. They offer a crisp picture that’s as high-def as anything on cable or satellite. But the best thing is that Sling TV offers a deal where you can get an antenna free just by prepaying your first two months of Sling.

And picking up the Big Four (ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC) is just the beginning. Depending on your location, you can tune into The CW, PBS, Spanish-language networks, CoziTV, PBS Kids, myNetwork TV, local independent stations, and more. And it’s all free.

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Paramount+ and Sling TV

A Paramount+ Premium subscription is only $9.99/mo and includes a live stream of your local CBS station. You also get thousands of hours of Paramount Global TV shows (that’s programs from BET, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, CBS, and the Smithsonian Channel) and films from the Paramount studio vault (it’s a lot).

You’ll also have access to other live sports events from around the globe, like Premier League soccer from Britain and the UEFA Champions League.

Why You Should Still Choose Sling TV

Why bother with all of this? Why not just sign up for a streaming service that carries ESPN and CBS?

Because you are a money-savvy streaming sports fan.

Sling Orange is $40.00/mo. Even with the $9.99/mo Paramount+ service added in, it’s still under $50/mo. Your next cheapest streaming TV provider runs at least $69.99/mo. And when you consider Sling TV offers your first month half off, that means you can watch all of The Masters for less than $30.

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Wrapping Up

Bottom line: you cannot stream ESPN cheaper than Sling TV, so unless you really, really hate dealing with multiple subscriptions, Sling TV is your best bargain for TV provider, even if you have to supplement it with the occasional third party. Or just take advantage of their free antenna offer.

Either way, don’t miss when the best in golf tee up beginning April 6 for The Masters Tournament — and watch it for less with Sling TV!

FAQ

Who are some recent past winners of The Masters?

Here’s a list of winners from the past decade:

2022: Scottie Scheffler (USA)
2021: Hideki Matsuyama (Japan)
2020: Dustin Johnson (USA)
2019: Tiger Woods (USA)
2018: Patrick Reed (USA)
2017: Sergio García (Spain)
2016: Danny Willett (England)
2015: Jordan Spieth (USA)
2014: Bubba Watson (USA)
2013: Adam Scott (Australia)

Dustin Johnson’s 2020 win was a dual record 268 and 20 under par. Tiger Woods’s 2019 victory was his fifth, while Bubba Watson’s in 2014 was his second.

Where can I watch women’s professional golf?

The LPGA Tour — from January to November — is on the Golf Channel, with a handful of events also broadcast on USA Network and NBC. This year, with 33 events scheduled and total prize money over $101.4 million, the Women’s PGA Tour is bigger than ever. You can get additional details in our week-by-week guide to the LPGA Tour.

Where can I watch college golf?

The NCAA Division I Golf Championships are on the Golf Channel. The 2023 tournaments for both men and women are at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can find more information, including a schedule and list of teams, in our guide to the DI Men’s Golf Championship on Sling TV.