TSN takes viewers on a stroll down Magnolia Lane with more coverage of THE MASTERS (April 9-12) than ever before. In addition to TSN’s live broadcast coverage of first two rounds and encores of the third and final rounds, TSN.ca will deliver exclusive online streaming of Amen Corner (holes 11, 12 and 13), and the 15th and 16th holes not seen on TV – for all four rounds of the tournament. Encore presentations of all TSN MASTERS coverage will air on TSN2 on a three-hour delay (see complete broadcast schedule below).

TSN’s 2009 MASTERS broadcast coverage begins on Wednesday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. ET with the popular Par 3 Contest.

“Watching THE MASTERS is a spring tradition for Canadian golf fans. We’re giving viewers unique access inside Augusta National with all the tournament coverage, the Par 3 Contest, and a first-hand view of every swing from five different holes – including Amen Corner – on TSN.ca,” said Phil King, President of TSN.

TSN’s broadcast coverage of the 2009 MASTERS includes live one-hour preview shows airing daily prior to each round. TSN’s Cory Woron and golf analyst Jim Nelford will break down the tournament each day and resident golf expert Bob Weeks will provide in-depth reports.

SPORTSCENTRE will feature daily 2009 MASTERS reports beginning Monday, April 6, covering all of the major headlines and stories from Augusta. In-depth features include a look at Mike Weir and Stephen Ames’ chances to win as the only Canadians in this year’s field, Tiger Woods’ return to major competition, Phil Mickelson’s impressive play entering THE MASTERS and Padraig Harrington’s quest to join Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Woods as the only players to win three consecutive majors. Bob Weeks will also provide a unique perspective as he serves as Ames’ caddy for the Par 3 Contest.

TSN will also televise five MASTERS OFFICIAL FILMS, a collection of highlights and recaps from previous MASTERS tournaments, April 6, 7 and 9. In addition, ESPN Classic viewers can relive even more of THE MASTERS greatest moments with a three-night tribute from April 6 to 8, with two one-hour episodes beginning at 9 p.m. ET each night.
TSN/TSN.ca’s broadcast schedule for THE MASTERS is as follows:
Wednesday, April 8
* Par 3 Contest at 5:30 p.m. ET on TSN (encore at 8:30 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* Live Streaming at 3 p.m. ET on TSN.ca

Thursday, April 9
* First Round Preview Show live at 3 p.m. ET on TSN (encore at 6 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* First Round live at 4 p.m. ET on TSN (encore at 7 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* Live Streaming at 12 noon ET on TSN.ca

Friday, April 10
* Second Round Preview Show live at 3 p.m. ET on TSN (encore at 6 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* Second Round live at 4 p.m. ET on TSN (encore at 7 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* Live Streaming at 12 noon ET on TSN.ca

Saturday, April 11
* Third Round Preview Show live at 2 p.m. ET on TSN (encore at 5 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* Third Round at 7:30 p.m. ET on TSN (encore at 10:30 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* Live Streaming at 12 noon ET on TSN.ca

Sunday, April 12
* Final Round Preview Show live at 11 a.m. ET on TSN (encore at 2 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* Final Round at 11 p.m. ET on TSN (encore April 13 at 2 a.m. ET on TSN2)
* Live Streaming at 12 noon ET on TSN.ca

TSN’s broadcast schedule for MASTERS OFFICIAL FILMS is as follows:
Monday, April 6
* 5 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 1986 (encore at 8 p.m. ET on TSN2)

Tuesday, April 7
* 12:30 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 2003 (encore at 3:30 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* 1:30 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 2005 (encore at 4:30 p.m. ET on TSN2)

Thursday, April 9
* 1 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 2006 (encore at 4 p.m. ET on TSN2)
* 2 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 2008 (encore at 5 p.m. ET on TSN2)

ESPN Classic’s broadcast schedule for MASTERS OFFICIAL FILMS is as follows:
Monday, April 6
* 9 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 1994
* 10 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 2004

Tuesday, April 7
* 9 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 2006
* 10 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 2007

Wednesday, April 8
* 9 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 1997
* 10 p.m. ET – Masters Official Films: 2005

Note: Times subject to change