The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament began on Thursday, marking the beginning of the first golf major of the year.
It’s one of the most prestigious events in sports, and as always, there was no shortage of memorable scenes at Augusta National as the tournament began. From the course to the concessions, all the classic staples were there along with on-course sports.
Here are the top sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters.
Rose leads the way with birdie
Rose Birdies of England is at number 13 and has reached four under par. #masters pic.twitter.com/jhSOi3Y7DF
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Nothing but net for Connors
No bounce needed for Corey Connors. A slam-dunk birdie on No. 14. #masters pic.twitter.com/q8ZOHHnngU
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Amen Corner is no match for Adam Scott
Adam Scott eagles No. 13 to play Amen Corner at three under par. #masters pic.twitter.com/NSeQt1Hc3w
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Sweet Eagle from Hojgaard
Nikolai Hojgaard holes out for eagle from across the water. #masters pic.twitter.com/C4ieXYPdCL
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Rory is on the field to defend his title
After falling behind at number 13, the defending champion’s patience paid off. #masters pic.twitter.com/yhkFAAzyfV
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Scotty finishes it on hole 2
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler needs just three strokes to play hole No. 2. #masters pic.twitter.com/JwxeHXw5Cf
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Lori secures the eagle
Shane Lowry holed out for eagle on No. 13. #masters pic.twitter.com/Gcbph9cYIp
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Clutch approach from Reitan
From 236 yards, Christopher Reitan finds the green on No. 13 and makes an eagle putt to climb up the leader board. #masters pic.twitter.com/AahRdlm95i
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Xander gives a gift to a fan
Xander Schauffele’s tee shot on the eighth hole was one he’d probably like to forget… but at least one fan will remember forever.
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Xander Schauffele’s tee shot somehow ended up in a patron’s bag
Xander Schauffele fired his shot on Hole 8 and it somehow ended up in a patron’s merchandise bag.
History for Patrick Reed
With this putt on No. 8, Patrick Reed became the second player in Masters history to eagle two of his first nine holes of the tournament. #masters pic.twitter.com/YbVVPqmALW
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Unreal birdie from Haotong Li
Up and down the tributary. Haotong Li made an unexpected birdie on number 13. #masters pic.twitter.com/LW5FMFNXnz
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Reed makes a sweet eagle
From the fringe, Patrick Reed made an eagle putt on No. 2. #masters pic.twitter.com/KZASN3GIdB
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Homa is going up quickly
Max Homa tied after an eagle at No. 8. #masters pic.twitter.com/iNYl9JfW8P
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Tournament starts with giants
Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player will serve as this year’s honorary starters. #masters pic.twitter.com/GZsT9TPtKT
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