Why scoring at Masters will get tougher at Augusta National thanks to the weather
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“There’s a sentiment among the players that Augusta National conditions might be a handful by the time the weekend arrives.”
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“For the first time in years, there will be no rain during Masters week, which allows the course to firm up and play hard and fast.”
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“The forecast the rest of the week is temperatures in the 80s with abundant sunshine.”
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“Ryan Gerard, whose father, Robert, is from Oyster Bay on Long Island, shot an even-par 72 in his debut Masters round.”
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“Fred Couplesġ 2-under par through 14 holes, then finished with a 78 (6-over par) after playing the last four holes in 8-over par.”
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“Bryson DeChambeau scored 4-over-par 76, including a triple bogey on the 11th hole, and encountered a softer-than-expected bunker on the 11th hole.”
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“All 10 LIV Golf players combined for a cumulative score of 32-over par, with none of them under par.”
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“Sergio Garcia is even par, while the other LIV players are over par.”
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“Jon Rahm scored 6-over-par 78, which was the second-worst score among LIV players, following Carlos Ortiz's 80.”
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“Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Players Championship due to a back injury, practiced sparingly, and opened with a 2-over-par 74.”
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“Brandon Holtz, a 39-year-old real estate broker from Illinois, scored 9-over-par 81 in his opening round.”
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“This year is the 40th anniversary of Jack Nicklaus’ sixth and final Masters victory in 1986.”
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