Sam Burns Shines at Augusta: Masterful 67 Propels Masters Contender to -5 Start
Masters Tournament · Round 1 · Apr 10, 2026 · 10min
Total
+5.9
OTT
+2.4
APP
+2.5
ATG
+0.3
PUTT
+0.7
Powerful drive finds the center of the fairway, setting up an aggressive approach to the par 5.
3-wood approach positions perfectly near the pin, avoiding the front bunker hazard with precision.
Wedge chip-in for eagle—stunning short-game execution demonstrates Augusta expertise.
5-iron approach leaves just 5 yards short—excellent tee shot positioning.
Wedge leaves a short putt, but the birdie attempt lips out—Juniper's difficulty apparent.
Bogey drops—even excellent approach play can't overcome Augusta's treacherous green slopes.
Strong drive leaves 265 yards in, positioning for an aggressive par 5 assault.
4-iron approach leaves 25 yards for the third shot—setting up a birdie opportunity.
Wedge leaves a tap-in birdie putt from 3 feet—solid execution on the par 5.
Makes the birdie putt—consistent performance on the par 5s continues.
Precise 7-iron finds the heart of the green just 3 feet from the pin—masterful short par 3 play.
Converts the birdie putt—aggressive play on Augusta's infamous short par 3 pays dividends.
Solid drive leaves 220 yards—setting up a manageable approach to the par 5.
5-wood lands just 10 yards beyond the green—aggressive two-shot par 5 approach.
Chip shot leaves a gimme birdie from 2 feet.
Makes the birdie—consistent par 5 aggression on display.
Powerful drive carries 300 yards—aggressive setup for the long par 5.
4-wood safely places shot just past the green, avoiding the water hazard.
Wedge chip leaves a short birdie putt from 4 feet.
Makes the putt for birdie—finishes strong to end Round 1 at -5.