Live coverage continues from the first round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National, where the tournament’s opening day has begun with four full days of golf ahead.
With the basics in place, attention turns to the competition itself. The Guardian’s Ewan Murray has a preview of the first Masters since 1994 to be played without either Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods.
There is still plenty of time for the field to settle in, and the mood in Augusta is one of anticipation rather than hurry. The long tournament schedule means there is no need to rush through the early hours, and even breakfast on the porch is part of the ritual for many covering the event.
Elsewhere from Augusta, Andy Bull has suggested a simple start to the day: iced tea and one of the Masters’ well-known egg salad sandwiches. The price for that combination is $3.50.
As the first round develops, readers can follow the official leaderboard and the latest updates as the action unfolds at Augusta National.
