Bryson DeChambeau set the pace for the first round at The Masters as the LIV golfer topped the leaderboard on the opening day at Augusta National. The hard-hitting DeChambeau weathered blustery conditions in his first men's major of the year to score an impressive 65 on a course where he has had limited success in the past.
Leading the chasers is Scotty Scheffler, continuing his excellent form with a smooth 66 to finish six under. The PGA Tour's dominant player and 2022 Green Jacket winner arrived at Augusta as the favorite to add a second Masters crown to his collection and produced a typically calm and confident round.
The start of play was delayed by two and a half hours after morning storms, and while the rain subsided, the wind presented challenges throughout. The soft surfaces allowed players who remained in control of play to score relatively freely, with plenty of top golfers out front. Rory McIlroy signed for 71 after rebounding from a slow start, while bogeys on the final two holes left Jon Rahm, the defending champion, down one point. However, the surprise of the day was Danny Willett – playing his first tournament since shoulder surgery just six months ago, the 2016 Masters winner produced an impressive 68 points that signaled another entertaining weekend on an immaculate Georgia course.
Tiger Woods is off to a strong start after the five-time winner said he is targeting “another green jacket” to take him to 16 major titles, despite the pain he faces on the vast majority of his shots at Augusta. He and a number of other players will conclude their first round on Friday after fading light curtailed play on Thursday.
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Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has at least another decade of Masters opportunities
sir Nick Faldo Believes Rory McIlroy He has at least another decade of chances to win the Masters, despite scar tissue from his previous attempts.
McIlroy famously blew a four-shot lead into the final round in 2011 and recorded six top-10s in Augusta National Since his victory at the 2014 Open has left him needing a green jacket to complete his Grand Slam career.
The world number two ranked second behind him Scotty Scheffler In 2022 thanks to a thrilling final round of 64, he is second favorite behind the same player this week after a third-place finish at the Texas Open on Sunday.
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 11:06
Sergio Garcia: The opening round of the Masters is like going 12 rounds with Mike Tyson
Former champion Sergio Garcia felt like he “had 12 rounds with Mike Tyson” after a windswept opening round at the 88th Masters.
Garcia was three over par with six holes remaining after a double bogey on the 12th, but he cleared the pars of 13, 15 and 16 to post a par 72.
“It was very difficult, not only because of how strong the wind was but also how strong it was,” said Garcia, who beat Justin Rose in a playoff at Augusta National in 2017. “On this golf course, you have to be very precise in everything you do and all your shots on the green. Not just on the tee, off the tee, but on the green.
“When you have high winds like that and you don't know if it's blowing five or 30 (mph), it's very difficult. Obviously it happened to me a few times today where I felt like I hit a good shot. Ryan (Fox) hit Wedge at 12 and hit it into the middle of the green about 15 feet away.
“I hit a nine-iron and was 15 yards short of him. I caught a big storm and made double bogey. It's tough, that's for sure. It feels like I just went 12 rounds against Mike Tyson. I'm looking forward to getting home and resting up.”
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 10:53
Who is Christo Lambrecht? The golf giant is competing in the Masters Tournament
It was a strong start for Christo Lambrecht in the first round, with the amateur continuing to impress. Here's more about the South African giant:
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 10:41
Why does TV coverage of The Masters start so late?
Full coverage of each day's play begins later than other major tournaments, with tournament organizers sticking to a somewhat archaic broadcast model. Here's why:
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 10:27
Bernhard Langer had to postpone his Masters farewell until 2025
Golf legend Bernhard Langer He confirmed that he now expects to play Gentlemen For the last time in 2025 following the two-time champion's original plan This week's swansong Cruelly crashed after rupturing his Achilles tendon in February.
The 66-year-old German suffered the injury while playing pickleball and had to miss an extended period of time, which led to a change in plans regarding how he would bid farewell. Augusta National.
“Most likely, but I have not announced that yet,” Langer said when asked by Reuters whether the 2025 edition would be his last participation in the Masters tournament. “I hope so, but it all depends on how the recovery goes.”
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 10:15
Master's odds
So, what do the latest odds look like after Opening Day? Not surprisingly, Scottie Scheffler still dominates with leader Bryson DeChambeau now the second favorite.
- Scotty Scheffler – 6/4 (was 4/1)
- Bryson DeChambeau – 11/2
- Max Homa, Rory McIlroy – 16/1
- Ludwig Aberg – 22/1
- Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Joaquin Nyman, Nicolai Hoggard – 28/1
- Brooks Koepka, Will Zalatoris – 33/1
- Xander Scheufele – 40/1
- Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young – 50/1
- Jordan Spieth – 60/1
- Cameron Smith – 70/1
- Patrick Reed, Patrick Cantlay – 70/1
- Corey Conners – 80/1
- Danny Willett, Tiger Woods, Tony Finau – 90/1
- Ryan Fox, Shane Lowry, Collin Morikawa, Brian Harman, Dustin Johnson, Byung-Hun Ahn – 100/1
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 10:02
Second round of tee times
We have 1st rounds remaining which will be completed from 12.50pm GMT, then 2nd rounds start at 1pm GMT today. Below are some selected tee times.
Master was chosen twice
*Those who need to finish their first rounds will resume at 12.50pm GMT
Group 1 – 1300: Lee Hodges, Adrian Meronek, Grayson Murray
1448: Keegan Bradley, Matteo Pavone, Tyrrell Hatton
1518: Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Max Homa
1530: Brian Harman, Brooks Koepka, Tom Kim
1542: Jordan Spieth, Ludwig Aberg, Sahith Thejala
1554: Dustin Johnson, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood
1654: Gary Woodland, Thorbjörn Olsen, Bryson DeChambeau
1748: Phil Mickelson, Sepp Straka, Tony Finau
1824: Hideki Matsuyama, Will Zalatoris, Justin Thomas
1836: John Rahm, Matt Fitzpatrick, Nick Dunlap
1848: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Scheufele
Final Collection – 1900: Wyndham Clark, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Smith
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 09:56
Masters Leaderboard
Here's how things stand at the top overnight.
-7 Bryson DeChambeau (65)
-6 Scotty Scheffler (66)
-4 Danny Willett (68), Max Homa (13)
-3 Ryan Fox (69), Cameron Davis (69), Terrell Hatton (14)
-2 Corey Conners (70), Ben Ahn (70), Joaquin Niemann (70), Will Zalatoris (70), Patrick Reed (14), Matteo Pavone (14), Ludwig Aberg (11), Tommy Fleetwood (10).
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 09:41
Bryson DeChambeau sets Test target as Scottie Scheffler leads the Masters Championship chase
But that was only good enough to take a one-shot lead over Schaeffler, the world number one and 2022 champion, as his bogey-free 66 left his playing partner. Rory McIlroy Late in his wake.
McIlroy, who is making his 10th attempt to win Gentlemen And Completed career grand slammade four birdies and three bogeys in his 71, while defending champion Jon Rahm birdied the final two holes with a 73.
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 09:36
Mixed feelings for Rory McIlroy after an up-and-down opening round
“It's quite satisfying because it's a good start compared to the way I've played here recently, but I felt I could have been two or three times better,” McIlroy, who He made his tenth attempt To win a green jacket and Completed a career grand slamHe said.
Luke BakerApril 12, 2024 at 09:36
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