Rory McIlroy sinks his fourth birdie of the day to move into a share of second place at the Masters. (0:21)
The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament began Thursday, kicking off the first golf major of the year.
It is one of the most iconic events in sports, and there was, as always, no shortage of memorable scenery at Augusta National as the tournament began. From the course to the concessions, all the classic staples accompanied the on-course play.
Here are the top sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters.
Rose moves up with a birdie
England's Rose birdies No. 13 to reach four under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/jhSOi3Y7DF— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
England's Rose birdies No. 13 to reach four under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/jhSOi3Y7DF
Nothing but net for Conners
No bounce needed for Corey Conners. A slam-dunk birdie on No. 14. #themasters pic.twitter.com/q8ZOHHnngU— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
No bounce needed for Corey Conners. A slam-dunk birdie on No. 14. #themasters pic.twitter.com/q8ZOHHnngU
Amen Corner is no match for Adam Scott
Adam Scott eagles No. 13 to play Amen Corner in three under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/NSeQt1Hc3w— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Adam Scott eagles No. 13 to play Amen Corner in three under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/NSeQt1Hc3w
Sweet eagle from Højgaard
Nicolai Højgaard holes out from across the water for eagle. #themasters pic.twitter.com/C4ieXYPdCL— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Nicolai Højgaard holes out from across the water for eagle. #themasters pic.twitter.com/C4ieXYPdCL
Rory is out to defend his title
Patience pays off for the reigning champion after a layup on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/yhkFAAzyfV— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Patience pays off for the reigning champion after a layup on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/yhkFAAzyfV
Scottie gets it done on Hole 2
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler needs only three strokes to play hole No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/JwxeHXw5Cf— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler needs only three strokes to play hole No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/JwxeHXw5Cf
Shane Lowry holes out for eagle on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Gcbph9cYIp— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Shane Lowry holes out for eagle on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Gcbph9cYIp
Clutch approach from Reitan
From 236 yards, Kristoffer Reitan finds the green on No. 13 and makes the eagle putt to climb up the leader board. #themasters pic.twitter.com/AahRdlm95i— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
From 236 yards, Kristoffer Reitan finds the green on No. 13 and makes the eagle putt to climb up the leader board. #themasters pic.twitter.com/AahRdlm95i
Xander gives a fan a gift
Xander Schauffele's tee shot on the eighth hole was one he'd likely want to forget ... but at least one fan will remember it forever.
Xander Schauffele hooks his drive on Hole 8 and it somehow ends up in a patron's bag of merchandise.
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 pic.twitter.com/YbVVPqmALW— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
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 pic.twitter.com/YbVVPqmALW
Unreal birdie from Haotong Li
Up and down from the tributary. Haotong Li makes an unexpected birdie on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/LW5FMFNXnz— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Up and down from the tributary. Haotong Li makes an unexpected birdie on No. 13. #themasters pic.twitter.com/LW5FMFNXnz
From the fringe, Patrick Reed converts the eagle putt on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/KZASN3GIdB— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
From the fringe, Patrick Reed converts the eagle putt on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/KZASN3GIdB
Max Homa moves under par after an eagle on No. 8. #themasters pic.twitter.com/iNYl9JfW8P— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Max Homa moves under par after an eagle on No. 8. #themasters pic.twitter.com/iNYl9JfW8P
Starting off the tournament with legends
Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player serve as this year's Honorary Starters. #themasters pic.twitter.com/GZsT9TPtKT— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player serve as this year's Honorary Starters. #themasters pic.twitter.com/GZsT9TPtKT
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