The Masters Tournament consists of four rounds, each with 18 holes, totaling 72 holes of stroke play. These rounds are played from Thursday through Sunday, barring any delays

. After the first two rounds (36 holes), there is a cut, and only the top 50 players (including ties) advance to the weekend rounds

. The final two rounds are played on Saturday and Sunday, with the winner determined by the lowest cumulative score over all four rounds