Masters 2026 Round 1 Leaderboard: Live Updates From Augusta National

The opening round of the The Masters is underway at Augusta National Golf Club, and early scoring conditions are already producing movement at the top of the leaderboard.

With players taking advantage of receptive greens and manageable conditions, several names have surged into red numbers early — setting up what could be a volatile Round 1 as marquee groups begin their rounds.

This post will be updated throughout Thursday with live leaderboard movement, key moments, and notable performances from Augusta.

Masters 2026 Round 1 Leaderboard Updates

• 1:55 PM ET — McIlroy Opens Under Par as Contenders Enter the Mix
  Rory McIlroy has started his opening round under par, immediately adding pressure to the early leaders as one of the tournament favorites begins his push at Augusta National.
• 1:50 PM ET — Burns Holds Share of Lead with Clean Round
  Sam Burns continues to set the pace at 4-under, building his round on steady ball striking and mistake-free golf through 14 holes.
• 1:45 PM ET — Lowry, Rai Add to Crowded Chase Group
  Shane Lowry and Aaron Rai are among several players pushing into red numbers, tightening the leaderboard just behind the leaders.
• 1:40 PM ET — Kitayama, Reitan Move Into Contention
  Kurt Kitayama and Kristoffer Reitan have both climbed to 2-under through 15 holes, positioning themselves within striking distance.
• 1:35 PM ET — Fleetwood Within One of the Lead
  Tommy Fleetwood sits at 3-under through 11 holes, just one shot back as he continues a steady opening round.
• 1:30 PM ET — Burns, Reed Set Early Pace at 4-Under
  Sam Burns and Patrick Reed share the early lead at 4-under, taking advantage of favorable morning conditions at Augusta.

Round 1 Outlook

With much of the field still on the course — and several marquee groups yet to make their push — Thursday’s opening round remains wide open. Augusta National’s back nine will play a critical role in determining who holds the early advantage heading into Friday.

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