Due to concerns about getting first and second round play in before darkness, there will be an unprecedented two-tee start, with the first groups set to go off the first and 10th tees at 7am, local time.
Cheer for Bryson DeChambeau to drive the first green this week at Augusta National Golf Club. There could be added entertainment value via Sir Nick Faldo.
If a player who is already in the field for the Masters wants to play the course ahead of the tournament, he just phones the club and lets them know he’s coming.
McIlroy says limiting mistakes will be his focus during the next two weeks as he makes his final preparations for his 12th career appearance at Augusta National.
Both Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy commented on the similarities between the Georgia and Nevada properties. Specifically, the comparisons of green complexes.