Brandel Chamblee says the USGA’s identity of being a “knives edge” that tests players welcomes opens scrutiny about course fairness and major results. He stressed that the USGA couldn’t have done a better job in setting up Shinnecock Hills this week for the 126th U.S. Open.
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Augusta National continues to be a mystery for Bryson DeChambeau, who struggled to a 4-over 76.
Aside from leader Justin Rose and a few others, firm and fast Augusta National played fiery and mercilessly on Thursday at Augusta National. And boy, was it fun to watch.
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Justin Rose was 2 over par through seven holes on Thursday and then managed to shoot 65 in Rd. 1 of the Masters.
Jon Rahm only got one practice round at Augusta National but he managed his way around the course just fine on Day 1.
Rory McIlroy shot 76 to begin again his quest for the career Grand Slam. But McIlroy was still able to find some positives.
Brooks Koepka shot 74, playing through pain from recent knee surgery. That’s nothing new for the resilient Koepka.
Rory McIlroy’s errant approach shot on the seventh hole struck a familiar person among his gallery at the Masters.
Bernd Wiesberger had an eagle putt at the par-5 15th Thursday at the Masters and putted his ball into the water.
Ian Woosnam fought through a groin injury to shoot 76, though he was unsure whether he’d be able to tough it out another day.
Cameron Champ called Lee Elder’s honorary starter honor at the Masters a ‘huge step in the right direction.’
Lee Elder joined Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player just after dawn Thursday at Augusta National to begin the 85th Masters with a historic ceremony.