{"id":574603,"date":"2026-04-09T21:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/574603\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:04:10","slug":"sights-and-sounds-from-the-first-round-of-the-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/574603\/","title":{"rendered":"Sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament began on Thursday, kicking off the first golf major of the year.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Picks<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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It is one of the most iconic events in sports, and there was, as always, no shortage of iconic scenery at Augusta National as the tournament began. From the course to the concessions, all the classic staples were there to accompany the on-course play.<\/p>\n

Here are all the top sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters.<\/p>\n

Amen Corner’s no match for Adam Scott<\/p>\n

Adam Scott eagles No. 13 to play Amen Corner in three under par. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NSeQt1Hc3w<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Sweet eagle from H\u00f8jgaard <\/p>\n

Nicolai H\u00f8jgaard holes out from across the water for eagle. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/C4ieXYPdCL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Rory’s out to defend his title<\/p>\n

Patience pays off for the reigning champion after a layup on No. 13. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yhkFAAzyfV<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Scottie gets it done on Hole 2<\/p>\n

Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler needs only three strokes to play hole No. 2. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JwxeHXw5Cf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Lowry secures the eagle<\/p>\n

Shane Lowry holes out for eagle on No. 13. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Gcbph9cYIp<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Clutch approach from Reitan<\/p>\n

From 236 yards, Kristoffer Reitan finds the green on No. 13 and makes the eagle putt to climb up the leader board. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AahRdlm95i<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Xander gives a fan a gift<\/p>\n

Xander Schauffele<\/a>‘s tee shot on the eighth hole was one he’d likely want to forget … but at least one fan will remember it forever.<\/p>\n

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Xander Schauffele’s tee shot somehow ends up in patron’s bag<\/p>\n

Xander Schauffele hooks his drive on Hole 8 and it somehow ends up in a patron’s bag of merchandise.<\/p>\n

History for Patrick Reed<\/p>\n

With this putt on No. 8, Patrick Reed becomes the second player in Masters history to eagle two of his first nine holes of the Tournament. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YbVVPqmALW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Unreal birdie from Haotong Li<\/p>\n

Up and down from the tributary. Haotong Li makes an unexpected birdie on No. 13. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LW5FMFNXnz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Reed makes a sweet eagle<\/p>\n

From the fringe, Patrick Reed converts the eagle putt on No. 2. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KZASN3GIdB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Homa moving up early<\/p>\n

Max Homa moves under par after an eagle on No. 8. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iNYl9JfW8P<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a> Starting off the tournament with legends<\/p>\n

Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player serve as this year’s Honorary Starters. #themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GZsT9TPtKT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026<\/a>
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