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At Augusta National, the Masters’ food culture is a highlight as storied as the tournament itself—affordable on-course bites like $1.50 pimento-cheese sandwiches sit alongside exclusive private-chef dinners, with ESPN’s Marty Smith illustrating the ritual of oatmeal mornings and post-work beers that frame the week.
At Augusta National, 18-year-old amateur Mason Howell made his Masters debut in a first‑round pairing with defending champion Rory McIlroy; Howell, who won the U.S. Amateur, had the ball McIlroy once gave him years ago, while McIlroy shot a 67 (-5) and Howell finished at 77, highlighting the Masters’ tradition of pairing veterans with young amateurs and the nerves on the opening tee.
Rory McIlroy travels to Augusta National with a noticeably lighter mindset, trading the weight of past Masters pressure for a more relaxed approach after earning his first green jacket, while the absence of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson signals a new era and a more open Masters field.
A man has been charged in federal court in Illinois for transporting stolen Masters golf tournament merchandise and memorabilia worth millions of dollars from Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia to Tampa, Florida. The items were taken from the golf club and other locations between 2009 and 2022. If convicted, the accused would have to forfeit any property and cash obtained from proceeds traced to the stolen items. Augusta National has not commented on the matter, and it is unclear why the case was filed in Illinois.
Gusty winds reaching up to 43 mph wreaked havoc at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, with sand pounding players and spectators, impacting scores and making for a challenging round 2. Despite the difficult conditions, the forecast is looking better for the finals, with winds expected to decrease and temperatures warming up.
The 87th Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia was suspended after several trees fell on the course near the spectator area due to wind. No injuries were reported. The tournament will resume on Saturday at 8 AM ET. Brooks Koepka was leading the field at -12 when play was suspended.