The 2025 Masters Tournament achieved record-breaking success as Rory McIlroy’s final-round triumph at Augusta drew 12.7 million viewers. The event marked a 33% increase from 2024, captivating fans with its thrilling finale.
CBS Sports reported that viewership peaked at 19.5 million between 7:00 and 7:15 PM ET—when McIlroy sealed his victory over Justin Rose. It became the most-watched golf telecast in seven years across all networks.
Josh Carpenter of SBJ highlighted the surge on social media, noting its historical ranking: 14th in the last 25 years, and among the highest not involving Tiger Woods. Paramount+ also reported its biggest non-NFL sports day.
Rory McIlroy topped the leaderboard at -11, edging out Justin Rose. Other top contenders included Patrick Reed, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau, rounding out a competitive and memorable Masters Tournament.
