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The first round at Augusta National will test the 91-player field Thursday. Who will come out of the 18-hole trip in best shape?
Justin Rose was the first-round leader in 2025, cashing in as a popular first-round bet. For 2026, there are two golfers I'm looking at to lead after the opening round. Let's dive into them.
Expert Masters first-round leader picks for 2026. See why we're backing Matt Fitzpatrick and Min Woo Lee to top the Thursday leaderboard at Augusta.
The Masters has begun at Augusta National. Here's the first-round leaderboard for golf's first major of 2026.
The Masters First-Round Betting Tips 2: Cameron Young 25/1 First-Round Leader (Each-Way) - With Betfred (Five Places) Akshay Bhatia, like Rose and Young, heads into the year's first major with a recent title under his belt, so his confidence will be sky high as he prepares to make his third appearance at this iconic course.
No surprise, this legend was the oldest leader after the first round of the Masters. But did he win the tournament?
Masters 2026 leaderboard had a massive overhaul after Rory McIlroy's round 3 miscues. Here are highlights, scores and analysis from Saturday:
Golfweek experts predict who will lead after the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament, including Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau.