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Scottie Scheffler opened with 68 on Thursday at Augusta National.

Scottie Scheffler Begins Masters Title Defense With Bogey-Free 68

The two-time winner at Augusta National had said he was rounding into form and that was evident in his first round Thursday.

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Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Gary Player tees off as an honorary starter during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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To kick off the 2025 Masters, Gary Player, who won the Masters three times over the course of his brilliant career, striped one right down the middle. After the

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Scottie Scheffler makes a 62-foot putt on Hole 4 of the Masters.

Scottie Scheffler Completed Wild Masters Feat With 62-Foot Birdie Putt

Woods at the 2022 Masters.

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Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson helped kick off the 2025 Masters, then offered their thoughts on the ongoing negotiations to unify the sport.

Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson Don’t Expect a Compromise Between PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Fred Couples reacts to making a birdie at Augusta National.

Fred Couples Electrifies Masters Crowd With Hot Start in First Round at Augusta

Jack Nicklaus tees off at the 2025 Masters Tournament.

Jack Nicklaus’s Wife Had the Perfect Reaction to His Shot at the Masters

The 2025 golf season starts this weekend as the Masters gets underway, as Joe Highsmith walks the number. 3 green during the first round.

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Brian Campbell is playing the Masters after winning the Mexico Open in a playoff earlier this year.

Unlikely Masters Participant Brian Campbell Looks to Win ‘Zach Johnson’-Style

Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy shake hands on the 18th green at Emirates Golf Club on day two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Jan. 17, 2025.

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Rory McIlroy’s daughter Poppy sinks incredible putt at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy’s Daughter Poppy Made the Best Putt You’ll See at Augusta National

Jordan Spieth holds his daughter, Sophie, while being followed by his son, Sammy.

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Collin Morikawa is a great bet to be the first round leader at the Masters.

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Scottie Scheffler is favored against Rory McIlroy in a one-on-one matchup at the 2025 Masters.

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Berckmans Place is located just off the 5th hole at Augusta National.

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Will Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry or Collin Morikawa be slipping on a green jacket come Sunday evening?

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Keegan Bradley and his family loved his hole in one at the Masters Par 3 Contest.

Keegan Bradley Had Special Celebration With His Sons After Ace in Masters Par 3 Contest

Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley says that slow play is plaguing golf.

Masters Chairman Sounds Off on Golf's Slow Play Issue, From Juniors to Pros

Masters chairman Fred Ridley, pictured during the Augusta National Women's Amateur, called for reunification Wednesday during his annual press conference.

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After more than two years in prison, Angel Cabrera is back in Augusta for the first time since 2019.

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Max Homa split with his caddie Joe Greiner after working together for over a decade.

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Scottie Scheffler hosted the Masters Champions Dinner for the second time in three years after winning the tournament last year.

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Cam Smith and his sports coat had Masters fans confused.

Cam Smith Wearing a Blazer Wednesday at the Masters Led to Lots of Jokes

Lee Elder broke the Masters' color barrier in 1975.

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Shane Lowry (left) Collin Morikawa (center) and Justin Thomas (right) are among the outright picks to win the Masters.

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Bryson DeChambeau continued tinkering with his driver Tuesday at Augusta National.

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Scottie Scheffler hits during a practice round.

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Scheffler plays on the second fairway during a practice round for the Masters.

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