The Masters Tournament Reviews

by Racecity

The information on the Masters App. is excellent. The broadcast or streaming part of TheMastersTournament is the worst I have ever seen. The coverage is just awful. It’s like it’s produced by a second grader. The streaming is horrendously bad. Besides all of that, the live broadcast seems to be on some sort of loop. It repeats over and over. The quality is just awful all the way around. The perfection achieved by Augusta National is legendary and I can only imagine what the club and tournament leadership would think about this terrible representation of the best golf tournament in the world. Please fire everyone involved with this travesty and start from scratch with a company that knows what they’re doing.

by 🐻JoeBruin🐻

When it comes to the Masters, I have come to expect a wonderful app experience based on previous years. I have been very disappointed this year. No iPhone X full screen support? Not great. Can’t watch Spieth, the leader play but can see an amateurs every shot? Mind boggling. Why can’t I watch a replay of the first round the evening when it finishes? Doesn’t that seem like an appropriate time, since people work during the week?

Update: More bugs. I touched Mickelson’s name and instead of his score card I got all 4 of his to show at once one on top of the other. Could not close it and had to restart. Why is there a bar on iPhone X when I play video, even in landscape? Why is there 4K coverage of 15&16 but only for direct tv? The 4K Apple TV supports Dolby vision and HDR10.

by As4ronin

This is my 4th year using TheMastersTournament, the video quality this year has unfortunately taken a drop in quality. Prior it was clear and HD, now it looks like at best a 480 feed. The coverage is exceptional but disappointed in the clear drop in streaming quality, no doubt done to push people to subscribe to CBS or ESPN. Will use it until the final round and then waste everyone’s time signing up for the free trial then cancelling it right away so the final round is the best quality.

by Kevin Wagner

The only criticism is have for TheMastersTournament is the Leaderboard page: why have an X button to collapse a players scorecard when tapping anywhere else on it collapses it? I’ve inadvertently collapsed the scorecard while trying to view a players previous round just about every time. Make the scorecard a dead tap, and just use the X to collapse it.

by H Train

There is simply no other sports app that comes close to the experience that TheMastersTournament provides in terms of coverage, stat tracking, easy of navigation to video footage, and usability. I’d rather look at TheMastersTournament than the CBS coverage. It’s probably better than being there (err maybe not). Can’t say enough good things. Please help other sports do better.

by Yaddaboy

TheMastersTournament is exactly what the title says: UNBELIEVABLE!!! I very rarely watched any of the Master on my TV! TheMastersTournament had it ALL! No commercials and while other watch the commercials, I got golf commentary! The commentary was outstanding! The info that you get in real time compared to TV is truly amazing! If you didn’t get TheMastersTournament this year, don’t miss it next year! I’d love to see TheMastersTournament broaden out to all the Majors! Couldn’t I got what I got without paying a dime!

by Kevinobie1

I really love all the features in TheMastersTournament . You have done an outstanding job. It's really nice to be able to watch every shot by every player at any time by viewing their profiles. And you've made it extremely easy to follow players both individually and as personalized groups. The news feeds, live and recorded video streams, virtual participation, etc. are well-designed and conveniently laid out to maximize user engagement. The information about the players and the course is just the right amount and is readily available for anything and everything that anyone could want to know. I enjoy using TheMastersTournament..A big thank you to your development team!

by Aglynch

I download TheMastersTournament each year for the Tournament. The experience never wavers from excellence. Exclusive feeling behind the scenes content paired with a live stream of some of the course’s most popular holes. Highly recommend!

Aside from the live streaming, my favorite capability is being able to track your favorite golfers and/or those you are most interested in. A must have app for Master’s fans.

by Swartz_j_r

TheMastersTournament is exceptional. It does everything you’d want it to do for watching a golf tournament on an app, but, that’s not what makes it exceptional. Here’s why TheMastersTournament is exceptional: never had a pop-up, never asked me for my location, never asked to track other apps on my phone, never asked me to rate it, and never froze or had a glitch. I hope other app developers and companies learn from TheMastersTournament.

by TreyBien'19

The new features in Masters App 2019 are very well done. A new feature called “track” allows you to follow any player or group around the course in a map mode and then watch video of each of their shots. You can even put undulation arrows on the greens so you can see what putt your player is in for. All of this really helps feel the course and understand what the players are thinking as they make their shots. Brilliant!

by Jfalls3

Every other major championship app should take a page out of the Masters. Brilliant by covering every shot of every player and not just the featured groups. For fans of players like Charl Schwartzel, Adam Scott and Aaron Baddeley who aren’t always in featured groups, being able to not only 3D track them at all times, but see every shot from their round is amazing. This is the best sports app I’ve encountered and I have a million. I hope the masters keeps this new tradition going.

Jared

by TaiyedBrodel

I don’t often leave reviews, but I have to give a huge shout out to the developers and visionaries behind the creation of TheMastersTournament. The layout, graphics, and presentation of all the Masters content is exceptionally well done. Within is a perfect balance of coverage and interviews with players, as well as wonderful articles and a podcast that sums up the allure of Augusta. And of course, the HD video coverage of the tournament, par 3 contest, and driving range. I also love the live leaderboard (it looks just like the real one when you turn your iPad sideways). I think some of the content could be organized a bit better to be a little easier to access, but this is a near perfect app. Thank you!

by Ruined App

The Masters Tournament app always impressed. The amount of available information and the way it is accessed is boundless and seamless. Pushing the limits of what technology was at the time.

This. This is incredible. It far exceeds what I thought watching and following a tournament could be. The ability to watch the action on Picture in Picture while I did other tasks was particularly excellent.

Bravo Dev Team, this is great. Unbelievable work on this. Thank you!!

by SF1040

I typically wouldn’t write a review unless an app was really bad but I have to write one for The Masters app because it is the best sports app I have ever used and I have used many. From being able to watch the tournament from multiple views, from up to the second score updates, from the many outstanding articles, this would be a great app. What puts it over the top is the ability to watch every shot by every golfer for each round when you tap on their name in the scoreboard. All I can say is, Wow!!

by Fire897

I almost never rate/review apps, but in this case I almost feel obligated to. No other sporting event is covered anywhere close to as well as the masters. Having several live feeds for different parts of the course and following featured groups as well as being able to view a replay of every shot any player has hit during the tournament is fantastic. Not only that, but that's all available for free without having to link a TV service account or even having to deal with ads. I can't help but tip my cap here.

by Jack Crimson

The developers have known for years what they’ve been doing with TheMastersTournament - building in perfectly all the rich ways to enjoy content, which by the way changes and improves year to year.

One recommendation - in slideshow of photos, when you are looking at the photo in landscape mode (to see the full photo) - you should be able to swipe or tap left or right to get to the new photo.

Keep up the good work, folks. Truly a remarkable feat - this is the gold standard of apps. Not getting much done at work until this weekend is over...

by Procrastinator Stan

I’ve never written an app review before, but this version of the Masters app is truly the future of watching any golf tournament. The killer feature is its ability to watch every shot of every player. I’ve always wanted to see my favorite player even when they weren’t in contention, which is the only the typical PGA or LPGA broadcast coverage.

If all golf app had this feature, I’d gladly pay for a subscription to keep track of the players I’m interested in, and not just a producers option of who we should see play.

by Walden44

This review is for both the iPad and Apple TV apps. This is one of the best live video apps I have experienced on these platforms. The video quality is excellent and the ability to view simultaneous live streams and switch so easily between full screen views is the way I want to watch golf! I do wish the Apple TV app had the Broadcast channel like the iPad app has. In lieu of that, I’m watching the Broadcast channel on my iPad and switching between the other channels on my Apple TV. Great work, developers, and thank you for providing this cost-free livestream alternative to watching The Masters on broadcast TV!

by Rich In Texas

I write reviews when apps are terrible or phenomenal. The Masters app is the latter. I’ve used TheMastersTournament for years, and its comprehensive features and experience never disappoints. Your ability to navigate seamlessly between live video feeds, scores/standings, schedules, social updates, notifications, and so much more is exactly what the virtual patron needs and wants.

During The Masters, TheMastersTournament is live and loaded on all my devices for the maximum experience. In fact, I’m currently watching on my AppleTV, iPad, and iPhone.

Definitely a must-have app! There are a lot of other apps that could take some lessons from the iOS team responsible for developing TheMastersTournament.

by Funtimegolf

I love golf. I hate commercials. This was the BEST sports app I have ever used. I could watch LIVE coverage for the whole tournament for the first time, even the opening rounds! Felt like I was a part of the gallery, but even better. I could see Live shots of my personalized featured group!
Really enjoyed to lack of commentary and just watching excellent golf. You may have just replaced Jim Nantz...just kidding, we all know he’s irreplaceable!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for providing this awesome look at a live sporting event!

by The Doogley Bear

Can’t watch the video for more than a minute without the stream stopping, looping or stuttering. I’m getting 100+ mbps down with a ping of less than 20ms, so it’s not my connection. It’s TheMastersTournament . The only reason for 2 stars is the great shot tracking feature. Great feature, but can’t watch a whole round that way. What’s the point of feature groups if the stream of their round is unwatchable? I. The future, quit locking down coverage and let someone like golf channel cover the morning, since you can’t figure out how to stream in TheMastersTournament .

by Ntrifone

A redesigned UX. The hamburger menu requires two taps to switch between views. A bottom menu with Home (News), Leaderboard, Watch, Track, and More (which includes the other menu options.

An improved Leaderboard. The Leaderboard is slow to update and swiping down doesn't refresh. There may be technical issues affecting its performance but the Masters' technology partners should be able resolve these issues.

by Mlindc

I found myself jumping back to TheMastersTournament even near the tournament end due to the flexibility of watching particular holes or a featured group with no commercials. CBS seems to have abandoned the “limited commercial interruptions” we have come to enjoy in previous years. Yes it lacks the polish of the broadcast production and gave it 4 stars due to audio problems like echoing. However, it was wonderful to see it on the big TV screen through my Apple TV. I wish they would do it for all majors but am happy it is available for my favorite.

by DiMickele

Honestly, I was shocked when I opened these reviews to see a 3.9/5 average. Maybe I’ve just gotten lucky, but TheMastersTournament has honestly been the most well designed app I have ever used, and I will continue to use it until it is no longer offered. This is the only review I have ever left for an app, if that says anything about how well designed it is.

by Playful Puppy

I love TheMastersTournament. It is by far the most comprehensive app I have ever experienced. I have been lucky enough to go to many Masters tournaments in person and TheMastersTournament is the next best thing to being there - so much content and behind the scenes looks! Well done.

For the folks who are complaining - get a new internet service! The issues are not with TheMastersTournament !!

by Dwatters1

I’m not sure I have ever reviewed an app but I just wanted to thank you for this amazing app. There is so much to love...live video which is crystal clear on my AppleTV and IPhone, ability to follow favorite players, easy access leaderboard, shot trackers, alerts about favorite players...I could go on and on. Not sure there is a better way to watch the Masters action. Thank you!!!

by KD Rabbit

Really like the updated version for 2017. Can watch live coverage in my office on iPhone or anywhere even when not being broadcast on any network. Tapper you want to follow and you can get updates sent to you. If you've ever been to Augusta national this is the closest thing to actually being there again.