Masters 2023 – News, Scores, Analysis from Day 2 at Augusta National

Three trees fell in the woods (and thankfully no one was hurt), Brooks Koepka took over and Tiger and Phil continue to turn back the clock.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — We knew heading into the week that weather would be a big story at the Masters, but no one could’ve anticipated the high winds that knocked down three trees near the 17th hole Friday afternoon. Thankfully, Augusta National reported that no one was injured. Before the trees toppled, Brooks Koepka signed for a 67 and established himself as the man to beat this weekend.

Here’s everything you need to know from Day 2 at the Masters

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Three pine trees fell near the 17th hole just before the weather horn blew at 4:22 p.m., and luckily no one was injured. That was a wrap for Day 2, and the second round will resume Saturday at 8 a.m. local time.

Weather stands to be a big story all weekend, as the forecast is miserable for Saturday and several players haven’t finished their second rounds.

Before Mother Nature asserted her dominance over Augusta National, Brooks Koepka dominated the field, grabbing the lead and establishing himself as the man to beat. And by the way, in Koepka’s mind, he isn’t playing for LIV Golf—he’s playing for himself.

It’s high time to get to know Sam Bennett, the stunning amateur who is alone in second place at 8 under par and on the cusp of major championship history.

Phil Mickelson skipped the Masters in 2022 but he’s back this week, and shot a 69 on Friday to not only safely make the cut, but climb into the edge of contention. Phil may look different and sound different, but his name on the leaderboard feels like old times.

After starting his round at even par, Rory McIlroy shot a 77 to shockingly miss the cut, adding to his career-long misery at Augusta National.

It’s never too early to check in on the TV broadcast, which drew a strong review on Thursday but began to drag a bit on Friday through the slog of weather delays.

Brooks Koepka cruised, Tiger and Phil hung in and Rory McIlroy checked out early—it’s all among the 14 takeaways from the day.

And finally, for those following the off-course drama between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, there was a development in the court case that features an angry judge and a delayed trial date.

TV schedule for tournament rounds

Saturday
8 a.m.-end of Round 2: ESPN
3-7 p.m.: CBS

Sunday
2-7 p.m.: CBS