The 2023 Masters golf tournament has begun at the renowned Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, and golf fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the year’s first major. The tournament’s first round sets the stage for an exciting event, with many storylines to follow over the coming days.
H2:Tiger Woods Seeks Career Comeback as He Continues Rehabilitation
Tiger Woods, a five-time Masters champion, continues to recover from a serious leg injury he sustained in a car accident in February 2021. Although he isn’t participating in this year’s tournament, the Golf legend has never strayed far from fans’ thoughts throughout this year’s Masters. As his rehabilitation progresses and he regains his form, fans are hopeful that he may return to competition soon.
Scottie Scheffler Hopes to Defend Green Jacket
Scottie Scheffler made headlines at last year’s Masters Tournament when he finished in fifth place and became the first player since Tiger Woods to defend his green jacket. This year, Scheffler’s goal is to retain his coveted jacket by outplaying some of the world’s most elite golfers.
Rory McIlroy Aims to Clinch Career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy has won four majors but has come up short at the Masters Tournament eight times before. This year, he aims to secure his first Masters win and clinch a career grand slam by winning all four major tournaments.
H2:The Augusta National Course Filled To Capacity With Patrons
This year marks the second consecutive time that patrons have been allowed back on the grounds during the tournament after it was played without spectators last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The club is expecting to welcome thousands of fans each day of the tournament, creating a lively atmosphere for players and spectators.
CBS Sports Offers Live and Complete Coverage of 2023 Masters
CBS Sports offers golf fans the opportunity to watch live coverage of every moment of the tournament from start to finish on Thursday. Fans can stream the event via various platforms, including Featured Groups’ complete rounds from some of the best golfers, Amen Corner’s survey, or viewing all the action at Holes 15 & 16. Moreover, fans can keep up with live leaderboards everywhere and get updates, analysis, and highlights throughout Round 1.
LIV Golf Players Congregate At The Masters
Six LIV Golf players have joined the PGA Tour professionals at this year’s Masters Tournament. It is said that they are all in high spirits despite some negative press about their departure from PGA Tour, which they left for greener pastures in LIV Golf. These players are still perceived as a threat as many people have openly expressed their expectations that they will perform well at the tournament.
Phil Mickelson Keeps To Himself At Champions Dinner
At this year’s Champion Dinner, speculation surrounding players leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf was not addressed. Phil Mickelson, a golfer who has switched to LIV Golf and had previously expressed his views on why he had made that decision was said to have kept to himself during dinner, choosing not to speak or comment on any topic.
Fred Couples spoke but did not mention LIV at all; chairman Fred Ridley also did not mention LIV in his speech but instead discussed alterations to the golf course. However, Ben Crenshaw, emcee of the dinner, did not address LIV and instead recognized four Masters Club members. The food served at the dinner was enjoyed by all attendees, although Larry Mize became emotional when talking about what winning the Masters Championship meant to him as an Augusta native.
H2:Chairman Fred Ridley Skips Inviting Greg Norman To Keep Focus On Competitors
Chairman Fred Ridley made the decision to maintain focus on the players competing and not invite LIV Golf Commissioner, Greg Norman, to attend the tournament. The decision was made in light of the negative perception surrounding LIV Golf players’ departure from PGA tour finals after winning tournaments. Norman, himself a golfing legend, was not in attendance at this year’s Masters Tournament.
H2:Masters Tournament: Tee Times for Round 1 Start at 8 a.m
Tee times for the first round of the 2023 Masters start at 8 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, April 6. With perfect weather conditions forecasted for this year’s event, players will need to bring their A-game to tackle Augusta National’s challenging course.
In conclusion, this year’s Masters Tournament promises to be an exciting and competitive event filled with top-caliber golfers from around the world vying for a coveted green jacket. Fans have various streaming options to watch live coverage of every moment although there will be no mention or discussion on players leaving PGA Tour for LIV Golf during Champions Dinner. Moreover, the fate of Tiger Woods and his possible comeback is also hotly debated amongst golf enthusiasts worldwide, which would only further heighten anticipation for future events.
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