British Masters 2026: Times, TV, Field and Favourites
The British Masters 2026 tee times begin at 06:30 BST on Thursday 27 August, opening four days on The Belfry’s Brabazon Course. Tyrrell Hatton and Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed head a 156-player field packed with proven DP World Tour winners, in-form British contenders and genuine Ryder Cup interest. Before the first group sets off, readers studying the outright and each-way markets can compare UK golf betting sites and available offers, including the latest place terms.
British Masters 2026 at a glance
Here is the tournament in miniature, from the first tee to Sunday’s prize presentation.
- Dates: 27–30 August 2026
- Venue: The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield
- Course: Brabazon Course, par 72
- Field and cut: 156 players; top 65 and ties
- Prize fund: US$3.5 million
- UK TV: Sky Sports Golf
Officially titled the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, it begins the DP World Tour’s Back 9 and the race to qualify for Europe’s 2027 Ryder Cup team.
Featured British Masters tee times
The full draw runs from both tees; these Thursday groups carry the strongest British interest.
| Time (BST) | Featured players | Tee |
|---|---|---|
| 07:50 | Patrick Reed, Andy Sullivan, Dan Bradbury | 1st |
| 08:00 | Matt Wallace, Paul Waring, Jeff Winther | 1st |
| 08:10 | Luke Donald, Oliver Lindell, Eugenio Chacarra | 1st |
| 13:05 | Tyrrell Hatton, Marco Penge, Casey Jarvis | 1st |
Weekend pairings are set from the leaderboard after rounds two and three, so this page should be refreshed on Friday and Saturday evenings.
British Masters TV coverage in the UK
Sky Sports Golf has all four rounds, with streaming through Sky Go and NOW.
| Round | Live coverage |
|---|---|
| Thursday and Friday | 12:30–18:00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 12:00–17:00 |
The earliest groups begin before the television window. The DP World Tour’s live leaderboard is the cleaner way to follow the morning wave until Sky comes on air.
Field, favourites and The Belfry test
This field has a clear headline act but enough depth to punish lazy favourite-picking.
At The Belfry, tournament golf dresses for television: clipped parkland, black water and the tenth green sitting across the lake like a dare in evening wear. Then the wind changes, somebody finds the hazard and the immaculate picture acquires a little Sunday-afternoon static. That tension is why course management matters as much as celebrity.
Hatton is the leading name, while Reed arrives top of the Race to Dubai. Oliver Lindell has made all 20 cuts in 2026 and Matthew Jordan brings consecutive runner-up finishes. Luke Donald, Danny Willett, Matt Wallace and Marco Penge strengthen the home interest.
The Belfry has such great history and is a venue recognised around the world.” — Justin Rose
The Brabazon’s water hazards sharpen decisions, especially at the driveable par-four tenth and through the closing stretch. Familiarity helps; it cannot rescue a loose approach.
British Masters betting odds and markets
The outright board is the starting point, but each-way terms can be more valuable than a marginally bigger win price.
Indicative market prices checked on 26 August 2026; BetVictor’s live odds may differ. Compare the analysis in our golf predictions and betting tips. 18+ Please gamble responsibly.
