Bryson DeZambo set a round pace at The Masters as LIV golfer topped the opening day leaderboard at Augusta National. Coming off a big win in the first men's major of the year, DeChambeau shot a superb 65 on a course that has enjoyed limited success in the past.
Leading the chase was Scotty Scheffler, who continued his impressive performance with a smooth 66 to finish at six under. The PGA Tour's dominant player and 2022 green jacket winner came to Augusta looking to add a second Masters crown to his collection and produced a typically composed and confident round.
The start of play was delayed by two-and-a-half hours after morning storms, and when the rain cleared, the wind presented challenges throughout. The soft surfaces allowed players in control to score relatively freely, however, with plenty of top golfers leading the way. Rory McIlroy signed off on a 71 after a slow start, while bogeys on the last two holes left defending champion John Rahm at one over. However, the surprise of the day was Danny Willett – playing his first tournament since shoulder surgery six months ago, the 2016 Masters winner produced a beautiful 68 to cap off another impressive weekend on the immaculate Georgia course.
Five-time winner Tiger Woods got off to a solid start after saying he was aiming for “one more green jacket” to take him to 16 major titles despite being in pain from most of his shots at Augusta. He and several other players will complete the first round on Friday after the light faded forcing Thursday's play to be cut short.
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Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has at least another decade of Masters chances
sir Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy Despite the scar tissue from his previous attempts, he has at least another decade of chances to win a master's degree.
McIlroy lost a four-shot lead in the final round in 2011 and posted six top-10s. Augusta National Having won the 2014 Open, he needed the green jacket to complete the Grand Slam title.
The world number two finished second behind Scotty Scheffler Thanks to a sensational final round 64 in 2022 and a third-place finish at the Texas Open on Sunday, the same player is back this week.
Luke Baker12 April 2024 11:06
Sergio Garcia: Masters opening round like going '12 rounds with Mike Tyson'
Former champion Sergio Garcia felt “like he went 12 rounds with Mike Tyson” after the opening round of the 88th Masters.
Garcia was three over par with six holes remaining following a double bogey on the par-three 12th, but posted level-par 72s on the 13th, 15th and 16th.
“It's very tricky, not just because of the strength of the wind, but also because of the fury,” said Garcia, who beat Justin Rose at Augusta National in 2017. “Everything you do on this golf course, every shot on the greens has to be very accurate. Not just on the tee, off the tee, but on the greens.
“When it's windy like this, when you don't know if it's five or 30 (miles per hour), it's very difficult. I felt like I hit a good shot. Ryan (Fox) hit a pitching wedge on 12 to about 15 feet to the middle of the green.
“I hit a nine iron and I was 15 yards short of him. I caught a big wind and made double bogey. It was challenging, that's for sure. I feel like I went 12 rounds against Mike Tyson. I'm looking forward to going home and relaxing.
Luke Baker12 April 2024 10:53
Who is Christo Lambrecht? A golf legend competing in The Masters
Christo Lambrecht's strong start in the first round saw the amateur continue to impress. Here's a little more about the giant South African:
Luke Baker12 April 2024 10:41
Why is the TV coverage of The Masters starting late?
With tournament organizers sticking to a somewhat archaic broadcast model, full coverage of each day's play begins later than other majors. Here's why:
Luke Baker12 April 2024 10:27
Bernhard Langer was forced to delay the Master's farewell until 2025
Golf legend Bernhard Langer He confirmed that he now expects to play Masters For the final time in 2025 after the two-time champion's original plan This week is a swansong He was brutally cut after suffering a torn Achilles in February.
The 66-year-old German injured himself playing pickleball and was forced to miss significant time, prompting a change in plans for how he will say goodbye. Augusta National.
“Most likely, but I haven't announced it yet,” Langer said when asked by Reuters if the 2025 edition would be his final Masters start. “I hope so, but it depends on how the recovery goes.”
Luke Baker12 April 2024 10:15
Master Contradictions
So, what do the latest odds look like after opening day? Unsurprisingly, Scottie Scheffler still dominates with leader Bryson DeChambeau now the second favorite.
- Scotty Scheffler – 6/4 (4/1)
- Bryson DeCampo – 11/2
- Max Homa, Rory McIlroy – 16/1
- Ludwig Aberg – 22/1
- Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrell Hutton, Joaquin Niemann, Nicolai Højgaard – 28/1
- Brooks Koepka, Will Zalatoris – 33/1
- Xander Schauffele – 40/1
- Jon Rahm, Victor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young – 50/1
- Jordan Spieth – 60/1
- Cameron Smith – 70/1
- Patrick Read, Patrick Cantlay – 70/1
- Corey Connors – 80/1
- Danny Willett, Tiger Woods, Tony Finau – 90/1
- Ryan Fox, Shane Lowry, Colin Morikawa, Brian Harman, Dustin Johnson, Pyong Hun On – 100/1
Luke Baker12 April 2024 10:02
Two tee times round
The remaining first rounds will be completed from 12.50pm BST and the second rounds will start at 1pm today. Here are a few select tee times.
Selected Masters rounds are two tee times
*Those who have to complete the first rounds will return at 12.50pm BST.
First Group – 1300: Lee Hodges, Adrian Meronk, Grayson Murray
1448: Keegan Bradley, Matthew Pavon, Tyrell Hutton
1518: Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Max Homa
1530: Brian Harman, Brooks Koepka, Tom Kim
1542: Jordan Spieth, Ludwig Aberg, Sahid Thigala
1554: Dustin Johnson, Colin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood
1654: Gary Woodland, Thorbjorn Olsen, Bryson DeCambeau
1748: Phil Mickelson, Seb Straka, Tony Finau
1824: Hideki Matsuyama, Will Zalatoris, Justin Thomas
1836: John Rahm, Matt Fitzpatrick, Nick Dunlap
1848: Scotty Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Sander Schaffel
Final Team – 1900: Wyndham Clarke, Victor Howland, Cameron Smith
Luke Baker12 April 2024 09:56
Masters Leaderboard
Here's how things stack up overnight.
-7 Bryson DiCambo (65)
-6 Scotty Scheffler (66)
-4 Danny Willett (68), Max Homa (13)
-3 Ryan Fox (69), Cameron Davies (69), Tyrell Hutton (14)
-2 Corey Connors (70), Ben Ann (70), Joaquin Niemann (70), Will Zalatoris (70), Patrick Reid (14), Mathieu Pavon (14), Ludwig Aberg (11), Tommy Fleetwood (10)
Luke Baker12 April 2024 09:41
Bryson DeCambeau sets test target as Scotty Scheffler leads chase at Masters
But it was enough to take a one-shot lead over world number one and 2022 champion Scheffler. Rory McIlroy Lagging in his wake.
McIlroy wins for 10th time Masters And Complete a career grand slamHe made four birdies and three bogeys in his 71, while defending champion Jon Rahm carded a 73 on the last two holes.
Luke Baker12 April 2024 09:36
Mixed feelings for Rory McIlroy after an up-and-down opening round
“It's satisfying in a way because it's a good start compared to how I've been playing here recently, but I felt it could have been two or three better,” McIlroy said. His 10th attempt and win a green jacket Complete the career grand slamsaid.
Luke Baker12 April 2024 09:36