While he was +2 after 7 holes, Justin Rose then posted 7 birdies and an 11-hole eagle to sign a superb 65 (-7) which placed him alone in the lead at the end of the first round with four kicks. 'advance on a duo of pursuers Hideki Matsuyama and Brian Harman (-3).
Former winner Patick Reed and another former Major winner Webb Simpson are notably in ambush at -2.
This is the sixth time that former world number one Justin Rose has taken the helm of a tournament where he finished in second place in 2015 and 2017. He also signs his best score in 59 laps at Augusta.
Mistreated or even humiliated last November, the legendary course of the Augusta National Golf Club took revenge on Thursday during the first round.
It was expected, it was confirmed, the playing conditions turned out to be radically different from those of the Masters 2020 in November with a firmer course than ever.
No wonder in this context that the scores did not take off and that only 12 players played under par.
They were 43 to evolve under the par last fall!
With a heavy 78 (+6), Victor Perez will have to fight to cross the cut.
Just like Bryson DeChambeau or Rory McIlroy (-4).
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