2026 Masters live updates: Leaderboard, scores, results from Round 1 at Augusta National
Key Points:
- Bryson DeChambeau bogeyed the par-5 2nd hole after hitting his tee shot into a bush, resulting in an unplayable lie and a disappointing start at +1 in the first round of the 2026 Masters.
- Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, started strong with birdie and eagle on the first two holes, positioning himself at -3 early and showing promise as a contender this week.
- Aldrich Potgieter struggled significantly, making three double bogeys in the first eight holes due to poor fairway accuracy, falling to +8 and highlighting the difficulty of Augusta National.
- Sam Burns recorded the first eagle of the day on the 2nd hole, sharing the lead early after a strong drive and precise approach shot.
- Carlos Ortiz had a tough start, going +7 through five holes with multiple bogeys and double bogeys caused by errant drives and challenging course conditions.