10 Things to Expect From Day 2 of The 2023 Masters
The 2023 Masters has already defied expectations, so trying to pinpoint what might happen at Augusta National on Friday’s Day 2 is likely just a fools errand. But here we…
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 06: A detail of a patron’s binoculars on the 13th hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The 2023 Masters has already defied expectations, so trying to pinpoint what might happen at Augusta National on Friday's Day 2 is likely just a fools errand. But here we go.
First, let's catch up. Yesterday was a wild, high-scoring first round, with 36 golfers shooting red numbers. And the top of the leaderboard reads much like the top of the world golf rankings right now.
Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland and Jon Rahm lead us into the day with two-stroke leads, at 7-under 65.
But what about Friday? What do we anticipate today? Here's 10 things we expect today.
- Earlier tee times. We told you yesterday, the rounds will start 30 minutes earlier today, with the first golfers going out at 8 a.m.
- And that's because we expect things to get wet today. Starting at around 1 p.m., we should see thunderstorms, and that's expected for HOURS. The morning round guys are at a massive advantage today.
- Koepka (8:18 a.m.), Jason Day (9:06 a.m.), Gary Woodland (8:18 a.m.) are the three earliest to go out near the top of the leaderboard. The numbers they put up will likely be the high mark target for the day.
- Viktor Hovland (12:54 p.m.), Jon Rahm (1:18 p.m.), and Cameron Young (1:18 p.m.) are likely at the biggest disadvantage.
- Tiger Woods isn't much in contention, as he sits 2-over after the high-scoring first round. And he won't tee off until 12:54 p.m.
- Pin placements are set for some tricky play, particularly given the weather conditions.
- IF we can get the second round completed, we're looking at the top 50 and ties for the cut line. Right now, that line would be at 1-over. It's not likely to stay there.
- Amateur Sam Bennett is the real deal, so watch out for him today. He is 4-under after a remarkable, clean first round. He goes out at 10 a.m. today, so hopefully he can get most of his round in before the weather gets bad.
- TV coverage hasn't officially changed, so you can watch every shot from Masters.com starting at 8 a.m.
- Expect the unexpected today, and be extremely flexible. Lightning is going to be the other enemy today, as it will cause more delays than the rain itself would.
Enjoy Day 2 of the Masters. It's going to make for an interesting weekend.
21 of the Best Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Masters
Round 1 of the 2023 Masters is complete, and the images coming out of Augusta National are terrific.
High temperatures were the only weather issue on course Thursday, which is not going to be the case the rest of the way, as officials have already announced Friday tee times will be moved up 30 minutes to hopefully avoid worsening conditions later in the day.
Here's a look at some of the top storylines from Day 1 at the Masters:
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: A detail of a patron's binoculars on the 13th hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Max Homa of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tom Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the 17th tee as patrons look on during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tom Kim of South Korea plays his second shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Weather warning signage sits ready for display during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: A general view of 16th green as the United States putts during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Preview Day 2
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 04: Tom Kim of South Korea and Tony Finau of the United States walk to the sixth green during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 04, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa reacts to a missed putt on the second green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tiger Woods of the United States plays his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tiger Woods of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesTiger Woods of the United States looks on during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Viktor Hovland of Norway and Tiger Woods of the United States shake hands on the 18th green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Phil Mickelson of the United States laughs on the 18th green with his caddie Tim Mickelson during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Amateur Sam Bennett of the United States shakes hands with Scottie Scheffler of the United States after finishing on the 18th green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tommy Fleetwood of England and caddie Ian Finnis look on over the 17th green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tiger Woods of the United States reacts to a missed putt on the second green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: A detail of a patron's hat during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
Viktor Hovland of Norway plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: The names of Gary Player of South Africa, Jack Nicklaus of the United States and Tom Watson of the United States are displayed during the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Jack Nicklaus of the United States and Barbara Nicklaus arrive to the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
