What a day. The Masters are back and my legs are now numb. Day one of the Masters did not disappoint and delivered with some great shots. While it was a little odd without a crowd, especially when Tiger made contact with the ball and there was no roar, the quality of golf and golf coverage was as good as it was before.
Day one started out exactly how everyone thought it would… with a weather delay.
At 7:35 A.M. EST, play was suspended due to inclement weather. #themasters
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
After a short three hour delay, we were off. Fireworks started soon after play resumed.
Though, not all of round one was complete on Thursday. Due to darkness, round one was suspended again, this time for the day. Round one will complete on Friday morning and round two will begin immediately afterwards. Paul Casey currently leads with plenty of players within range of shooting a low score going into the weekend.
Round 1 – To be continued:
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 12, 2020
1 @Paul_Casey (-7)
T2 @WebbSimpson1 (-5)
T2 @XSchauffele
T2 @JustinThomas34 (Thru 10)
T5 @TigerWoods (-4)
T5 Matsuyama
T5 @WestwoodLee
T5 @Louis57TM
T5 @PReedGolf
T5 @AdamScott (Thru 10)
T5 @Dylan_Frittelli (Thru 8*)
T5 @Matthew_Wolff5 (Thru 11*)
Here are some of the top moments from day one.
Top Moments from Day One of the 2020 Masters
The top moments from day one include great putts and great shots that can only happen at Augusta National. Experienced players using their knowledge of the course to manipulate the slopes of the green to use to their advantage.
Past Champions
Starting with the defending champion, Tiger has this look for birdie at the first.
Fist pump from Tiger following a birdie on No. 1. #themasters pic.twitter.com/W8VpXee3HP
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
The shot of the day comes from the 2018 Masters Champion, Patrick Reed.
A slinging approach to two feet on No. 9 by past champion Patrick Reed. #themasters pic.twitter.com/lFTZ1eSe9H
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
Favorites
Some of the top moments from day one include golfers that are Vegas favorites that I discussed in my Masters preview.
Top-ranked golfer in the world Dustin Johnson makes a smooth eagle on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/6thQmxQGXl
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
An exemplary approach shot leads to eagle for Rahm on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/DAaKsgGbzY
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
-4 through five holes. Quite the start for Justin Thomas. #themasters pic.twitter.com/gNYQx3OiKt
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
Unknown Heroes
They also included players that I never even thought I would add to this blog, but here we are.
A near ace leads to an easy birdie for Dylan Fritelli on No. 16. #themasters pic.twitter.com/svypB4jIRf
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
Australian amateur Lukas Michel chips in from behind the green on No. 12. #themasters pic.twitter.com/C7qwYHysLv
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
Young & Ageless
The young guns had some moments of their own today, and so did the old ones (and not only Tiger).
My pick to win the tournament Patrick Cantlay with a great shot to set up a birdie at the first.
Patrick Cantlay with a 162-yard approach to tap-in distance for birdie on hole No. 1. #themasters pic.twitter.com/8Vh15a2yff
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
A hole-out for eagle from the bunker for Tony Finau. #themasters pic.twitter.com/IUu1Uh9VZ7
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
The old past champions wanted in on the fun too.
Past champion Fred Couples birdies No. 16 in smooth style. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ecHtB6kU1L
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
If you don’t believe that age matters as much as experience at Augusta National, you’d be correct. Even Bryson DeChambeau, yes, the favorite to win, the one that averages over 315-yard drives, is tied with the winner of the 62-year old Larry Mize, winner of the 1987 Masters. It’s a safe bet to say Bryson will be practicing his driver through the night after only struggling to find the fairway on day one.
