Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, eagled both of the par 5s on the first nine in shooting 5-under 31 and taking the early lead at Augusta National Golf Club.
After a birdie at the par-4 first on Thursday, Reed rolled in an eagle putt from off the green at the par-5 second.
From the fringe, Patrick Reed converts the eagle putt on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/KZASN3GIdB
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026
Following five straight pars, he made another eagle with his putter at the par-5 eighth — this one from on the putting surface, but from 55 feet away. He became only the second player in tournament history to eagle both first-nine par 5s in the same round (Henrik Stenson, 2015).
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
At 5 under par, Reed was one clear at the time of playing competitor Tommy Fleetwood, who turned in 32.
It’s been an eventful year for Reed. The PGA Tour announced in January that Reed, who did not re-sign with LIV Golf after four seasons, would be able to return as a past champion in 2027 (and eligible for events this fall).
He also won twice on the DP World Tour and is currently 23rd in the Official World Golf Ranking.