Masters Golf Tournament 2023: Opening Day Highlights and Pairings
The 88th edition of the Masters golf tournament kicks off at Augusta National Golf Club with thrilling pairings like Scottie Scheffler with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Tiger Woods tees off with Jason Day and Max Homa amidst immense anticipation. Follow the action-packed week as top golfers compete for the coveted green jacket and a staggering $18 million purse.
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The 88th edition of the prestigious Masters golf tournament has arrived, with the first round set to tee off at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday. Despite a weather delay that pushed back the opening tee time by 2 1/2 hours, golf fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the start of this iconic event.
Reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler will be paired with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele, teeing off at 1:12 p.m. ET. Another marquee group features the ever-popular Tiger Woods, who will play alongside Jason Day and Max Homa, starting their round at 3:54 p.m. ET.
Other notable groups include:
- The trio of Jon Rahm, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Nick Dunlap, who will take the course at 1 p.m. ET.
- The pairing of Hideki Matsuyama, Will Zalatoris, and Justin Thomas, scheduled to tee off at 12:48 p.m. ET.
The Masters tournament, which concludes on Sunday, boasts an impressive $18 million purse, further adding to the anticipation and excitement surrounding this prestigious event. Fans can follow the live coverage and action-packed leaderboard updates throughout the week as the world’s best golfers compete for the coveted green jacket.
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