Jon Rahm Wins 2023 Masters Tournament
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AUGUSTA, GA (April 9, 2023) – Jon Rahm of Spain won the 2023 Masters Tournament on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Rahm shot a final-round 69 to finish at 12-under par, four strokes ahead of second-place finisher Brooks Koepka.
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Rahm, who is ranked No. 1 in the world, became the fourth Spanish player to win the Masters. He joins Seve Ballesteros, Jose Maria Olazabal, and Sergio Garcia as Masters champions.
Rahm started the final round two strokes behind Koepka, but he took the lead for good with a birdie on the par-5 13th hole. He made two more birdies on the back nine to secure his first major championship.
Koepka, who was seeking his fifth major championship, shot a 75 in the final round to finish at 8-under par. Phil Mickelson was also ad 8-under.
The 2023 Masters was the 87th edition of the tournament. It is the first of the four major men’s professional golf championships.
Masters Tournament 2023: Day 3 Recap
AUGUSTA, GA (April 8, 2023) – Brooks Koepka has a four-stroke lead over the field at the 2023 Masters Tournament. Jon Rahm is his nearest competitor, with 30 holes left to play.
Amateur Sam Bennett, Patrick Cantlay, Matt Fitzpatrick, Collin Morikawa, and even Phil Mickelson round out the top of the leaderboard. The tournament was suspended due to weather and will begin again tomorrow.
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Koepka is at 13-under and was 6 holes into his third round when play was put on hold. He’s 1-under in Round 3. Ram’s also 6 holes into his third round and is 1-over. Bennett is 7 strokes off the lead, and the rest follow closely.
Tiger Woods made the cut but is in last place. He’s struggling in the weather, shot +6 in the first seven holes of the third round.
The tournament will resume on Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. ET. The final round will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET on Monday.
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Masters Tournament 2023: Day 2 Recap
AUGUSTA, GA (April 7, 2023) – Brooks Koepka shot a 67 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the 2023 Masters Tournament. Koepka is at 12-under par, three shots ahead of Jon Rahm (9-under) and four shots ahead of Sam Bennett (8-under).
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Brooks Koepka is in tip-top form with a stranglehold on lead at the 2023 Masters Tournament. He shot an eagle, 11 birdies, 23 pars, and just one bogey through two rounds. He has hit 25 of 28 fairways and 17 of 18 greens in regulation and is averaging just 1.58 putts per hole.
However, a tree fell from strong winds suspending play for day 2. Play continues on Saturday for golfers who haven’t finished their round.
Plus, the weather is expected to worsen, which could make things more difficult for Koepka. He must also be careful of his reconstructed knee, which could be susceptible to injury on slick surfaces and wet pine straw.
Despite the challenges, Koepka is in a great position to win his second green jacket. He has played brilliantly so far, and if he can maintain his form, he will be very difficult to beat.
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Other updates:
- Tiger Woods is at +2, just under the cut line after 11 holes.
- Scottie Scheffler shot a +3 in Round 2, the worst round of his career, and is 11 shots back.
The tournament will conclude on Sunday. The final round is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Masters Tournament 2023: Day 1 Recap
AUGUSTA, GA (April 6, 2023) – Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Brooks Koepka are tied for the lead after the first round of the 2023 Masters, all shooting a 65. Rahm made six birdies and an eagle, while Hovland made seven birdies and two bogeys. They are one shot ahead of Cameron Young and Jason day. Returning champion Scottie Scheffler isn’t far behind. He’s 3 shots back.
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Jon Rahm, the third-best player in the world, is looking to win his first Masters title. He has been playing well this season, with three wins, including the U.S. Open. He is known for his long drives and his ability to hit the ball close to the hole.
Hovland, the world No. 9 player, is also looking to win his first Masters title. He has been playing well this season, with two wins. He is known for his accuracy off the tee and his ability to putt well.
Koepka is having a rough year and dropped out of the top 100. But he’s playing strong in round 1 and could make a run at his first-ever Masters win.
The second round of the Masters will begin on Friday at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Scottie Scheffler Could Be The First Player To Defend His Title Since Tiger
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Scottie Scheffler shot a 4-under 68 in the first round of the 2023 Masters, putting him in a tie for sixth place. Scheffler made six birdies and one bogey on his round. He started his day on the back nine, making three birdies and a bogey. He then made three more birdies on the front nine to finish his round.
Scheffler is the defending Masters champion and is looking to become the first player since Tiger Woods in 2002 to successfully defend his title. He is in good position to do so after a strong first round.
Scheffler is known for his long drives and his ability to hit the ball close to the hole. He is also a good putter, which he showed on Thursday. He will need to continue to play well on all aspects of his game if he wants to win his second consecutive Masters title.
Tiger Woods Makes Incredible Return, Finishes 2-Over Par
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Tiger Woods made an incredible return to Augusta National on Thursday, shooting a 2-over par 74 in the first round of the 2023 Masters. Woods, who is playing in his first competitive golf since suffering serious leg injuries in a car accident in February 2021, showed flashes of his old brilliance but also struggled with his putting.
Woods made three birdies and two bogeys on the front nine, but his putting let him down on the back nine, where he made three bogeys and a double bogey. He finished the day tied for 41st place, six shots off the lead.
Despite the rough start, Woods was pleased with his performance. “I’m very proud of how I played,” he said. “I didn’t have my best stuff, but I hung in there and allowed myself to shoot a good score.”
Woods will tee off again on Friday at 10:45 a.m. ET. He will be paired with Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy.
Other Notable Players
- Justin Thomas, the world No. 2 player, is also in good shape after a 66. He is two shots off the lead and is playing well on all aspects of his game.
- Rory McIlroy, the world No. 3 player, is three shots off the lead after a 67. He is playing well off the tee and is putting well.
The second round of the Masters will begin on Friday at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Masters Tournament 2023: Par 3 Contest
AUGUSTA, GA (April 5, 2023) – Tom Hoge fired a 6-under 21 on the newly renovated Par 3 Course to win the 61st Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday afternoon. Bubba Watson and Kurt Kitayama finished one shot back at 5-under 22. Seamus Power incredibly fired back-to-back aces during his round, while Scottie Scheffler also fired a hole in one!
Tom Hoge Wins Par 3 Contest at Masters 2023
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Hoge, who is making his second Masters appearance, birdied four of the nine holes on the Par 3 Course. He also had an eagle on the par-3 16th hole, where he holed out from a greenside bunker. Hoge’s win in the Par 3 Contest is his first victory in a PGA Tour event.
Watson, the 2012 and 2014 Masters champion, had four birdies and an eagle on the day. Kitayama, who is making his Masters debut, had five birdies.
What Are the Masters Par 3 Contest Rules?
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The Par 3 Contest is a nine-hole event played on a shortened version of Augusta National Golf Club’s Par 3 Course. The event is held on Wednesday of Masters week and is popular for fans and players alike.
The 2023 Masters Par 3 Contest was the first time the event had been played to its completion since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic and weather led to the event cancellations in 2020 and 2021. The Masters Par 3 Contest is a fun and relaxed event that fans and players enjoy. It is a great way to kick off Masters Week and get a glimpse of the players who will be competing for the green jacket.
Jordan Spieth and Son Sammy Hang Out
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There were many moments caught on film with PGA golfers and their kids. Overall making it a fun family day before the competition heats up in the first round of the Masters coming soon!
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