The ninetieth version of the Masters Match started on Thursday, kicking off the primary golf main of the 12 months.
It is likely one of the most iconic occasions in sports activities, and there was, as all the time, no scarcity of iconic surroundings at Augusta Nationwide because the match started. From the course to the concessions, all of the traditional staples have been there to accompany the on-course play.
Listed here are all the highest sights and sounds from the primary spherical of the Masters.
Rory’s out to defend his title
Persistence pays off for the reigning champion after a layup on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/yhkFAAzyfV
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Scottie will get it performed on Gap 2
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler wants solely three strokes to play gap No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/JwxeHXw5Cf
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Lowry secures the eagle
Shane Lowry holes out for eagle on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Gcbph9cYIp
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Clutch strategy from Reitan
From 236 yards, Kristoffer Reitan finds the inexperienced on No. 13 and makes the eagle putt to climb up the chief board. #themasters pic.twitter.com/AahRdlm95i
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Xander offers a fan a present
Xander Schauffele‘s tee shot on the eighth gap was one he’d possible need to overlook … however at the very least one fan will bear in mind it for the remainder of their lives.
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Xander Schauffele’s tee shot someway leads to patron’s bag
Xander Schauffele hooks his drive on Gap 8 and it someway leads to a patron’s bag of merchandise.
Historical past for Patrick Reed
With this putt on No. 8, Patrick Reed turns into the second participant in Masters historical past to eagle two of his first 9 holes of the Match. #themasters pic.twitter.com/YbVVPqmALW
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Unreal birdie from Haotong Li
Up and down from the tributary. Haotong Li makes an sudden birdie on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/LW5FMFNXnz
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Reed makes a candy eagle
From the perimeter, Patrick Reed converts the eagle putt on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/KZASN3GIdB
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Homa transferring up early
Max Homa strikes below par after an eagle on No. 8. #themasters pic.twitter.com/iNYl9JfW8P
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Beginning off the match with legends
Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Participant function this 12 months’s Honorary Starters. #themasters pic.twitter.com/GZsT9TPtKT
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
