What a thrill it was to witness the opening round of the Masters Tournament unfold at Augusta National. As a seasoned golfer and avid fan, there's nothing quite like the anticipation and excitement that comes with this prestigious event.

In this blog, the global supplier of Galileo golf net and golf cages will share the latest developments from the annual Masters tournament in the United States. 

 Let's dive into the action-packed day and break down the standout performances, including Bryson Deschambeau's impressive 65, Tiger Woods' return to form.

Update:

The 88th Masters entered its first competition day at Augusta National Golf Club. Three legendary players, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, served as the honorary tee-off players. Due to weather conditions, the kick-off time for this round has been postponed. At 19:51 ET on Thursday night, the game was suspended due to darkness. A total of 9 groups and 27 players failed to finish the game.

Deschambeau Dominates with a 65

American player Bryson DeChambeau temporarily leads the list with a one-stroke advantage after shooting 65. DeChambeau had strong momentum today and birdied the first three holes after teeing off. He made the only bogey of the round on the 9th hole and entered the last 9 holes at -2. After DeChambeau made a smooth par transition on the 10th and 11th holes, he made two consecutive birdies on the 12th and 13th holes, and then made three consecutive birdies on the 15th to 17th holes! With 8 birdies and 1 bogey in the game, he ended the game with -7 strokes and is currently alone on the leaderboard.

“It’s always nice to get off to a hot start and it’s nice to get three birdies right out of the gate. I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy day and it was very windy, so I just kept trying to be patient and execute my strategy. I want to win a Grand Slam. , everything has to be done right,” DeChambeau said. The 65 was also his best single-round score in the Masters. In 2019, he scored 66 in the first round of the Masters. In 2022 and 2023, DeChambeau failed to post a negative stroke in the Masters and missed the cut. His best result at the Masters was a tie for 21st in his debut in 2016, before he turned professional and won the tournament's best amateur player award.

Scottie Scheffler shot 66

Scottie Scheffler, the 2022 Masters champion, shot 66 on Thursday and is currently in second place alone. He had a bogey-free round today at Augusta National Golf Club, finishing with six birdies. "It feels good to have zero bogey. I played very patiently today, and on some holes I made one push to keep par." Scheffler said that he was very satisfied with the start and would take a good rest to face the next one. Contest. The 66 was Scheffler's best single-round score at Augusta National. Previously, he shot 67 in the second round of the 2022 Masters.

"It's always nice not to have a break here. I was very patient today. I made some good one-putts to get to this point." Scheffler said in an interview after the game. "Yeah, I'm happy to be here and compete. You know, the first day is over and I'm off to a good start. I just want to go home tonight and get some rest. Maybe hit a few balls, but other than that Besides, I’m going to recover, have some dinner, and get some sleep.”

Woods and Wheat: Tied at T17

Tiger Woods, who returned to the competition, became the focus of the competition. He started in the afternoon group and completed 13 holes when the tournament was suspended, with a total score of 1 under par. Overall today, Woods performed smoothly. After teeing off with a 3-wood on the 1st hole, he hit an 8-iron to the green almost 12 feet from the flagstick, advancing to his first birdie of the round. After making a bogey error on the 4th hole, he caught his second birdie on the 8th hole, returning to -1 stroke, and kept it until the game was suspended.

"Today was very windy and very challenging. It was a very difficult day," Tiger said. He needs to make up five holes in the first round on Friday before moving on to the second round. This year is the 26th time the 48-year-old Tiger Woods has played in the Masters. He is expected to refresh the history of the tournament and become the first player to advance in the Masters for 24 consecutive years.

Defending champion Jon Rahm had a rough game today. After five bogeys and four birdies, he ended the first round with a 1-over-par 73. Rory McIlroy, the star player who has attracted much attention, scored 71 today; Joaquin Niemann, a wild card participant, ended the game with 70.

Next, the first round of competition will continue at 7:50 a.m. Eastern Time on April 12, followed by the second round of competition. As the first Grand Slam of the year, the Masters has generous prize money, with a total prize money of US$18 million in 2023. Bonuses this year will be at least the same as in 2023. It is exciting to see who will be the final winner and wear the green jacket that symbolizes glory.

First round of Masters:Last words

And there you have it, folks - a recap of the thrilling first round at the Masters Tournament. From Deschambeau's dominance to Woods' resurgence and Wheat's meteoric rise, it was a day filled with excitement and drama.

As we look ahead to the rest of the tournament, one thing is for certain - anything can happen on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready for a weekend of unforgettable golf!