Masters 2023 – News, Scores, Analysis from Day 1 at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Day 1 at the Masters is in the books, and after weeks of buildup (or months, really) the tournament got off to a fast start with Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Viktor Hovland firing matching 65s to share the lead.
Here’s everything you need to know from Day 1 at the Masters.
Tiger Woods struggled to a 2-over 74 and will battle on Friday to make the weekend cut. Woods had some nice moments but struggled mightily on the greens. He also appeared uncomfortable at times, though he downplayed his injuries after the round.
Jon Rahm doubled the first hole before pulling off an incredible reversal. Plus, an amateur made noise, the weather looks grim and more things to remember from the first round.
After a year of upheaval, Phil Mickelson played his first round at Augusta National, where he said he didn’t feel nervous while shooting a 71. Perhaps he can apply a few lessons from this week in his personal life.
Brooks Koepka is back, fully healthy and co-leading.
Sergio Garcia got snippy with reporters after shooting 74.
The newly lengthened par-5 13th officially debuted, and it was the toughest par 5 on the course.
Patrick Reed looks primed to wear the black hat once again this week, and he got off to a solid start with a 71.
Fred Couples, age 63, made four birdies on the back nine and shot a 71.
Our SI Daily Cover, which we published Thursday morning, was a deep-dive look at Augusta’s newly lengthened 13th hole, which remains a hot topic.
Two players withdrew: Kevin Na, who cited illness, and Will Zalatoris, who cited injury but offered no specifics.
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TV schedule for tournament rounds:
Friday3-7:30 p.m.: ESPN
Saturday
3-7 p.m.: CBS
Sunday
2-7 p.m.: CBS