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ESPN staffApr 9, 2026, 01:21 PM ET
The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament began on 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 iconic scenery at Augusta National as the tournament began. From the course to the concessions, all the classic staples were there to accompany the on-course play.
Here are all the top sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters.

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History for Patrick Reed
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, 2026Unreal 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, 2026Reed makes a sweet eagle
From the fringe, Patrick Reed converts the eagle putt on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/KZASN3GIdB
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026Homa moving up early
Max Homa moves under par after an eagle on No. 8. #themasters pic.twitter.com/iNYl9JfW8P
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2026Starting 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
















































