The Masters tournament has officially commenced at Augusta National Golf Club, marking the start of the 2026 golf season. This prestigious event includes ten players from LIV Golf, with Bubba Watson leading the charge as the captain of RangeGoats GC and a two-time champion.
Bubba Watson’s Performance
In the first round, Bubba Watson faced a challenging start. He ended up 5 over par after nine holes, with four bogeys and no birdies. However, he improved his game on the back nine, finishing the round at 4-over 76. He managed to secure a critical birdie on the par-5 13th hole, showing resilience despite the early struggles.
Round 2 Tee Times
Looking ahead to Round 2, here is the schedule for all ten LIV players:
- 7:50 a.m. – Tom McKibbin (with Andrew Novak and Brian Campbell)
- 9:02 a.m. – Sergio Garcia (with Aaron Rai and Jacob Bridgeman)
- 9:31 a.m. – Tyrrell Hatton (with J.J. Spaun and Maverick McNealy)
- 9:43 a.m. – Jon Rahm (with Chris Gotterup and Ludvig Aberg)
- 11:03 a.m. – Carlos Ortiz (with Naoyuki Kataoka and Max Homa)
- 11:39 a.m. – Charl Schwartzel (with Max Greyserman and Ryan Fox)
- 12:15 p.m. – Bubba Watson (with Nicolas Echavarria and amateur Brandon Holtz)
- 12:32 p.m. – Cameron Smith (with Sam Burns and Jack Knapp)
- 12:56 p.m. – Dustin Johnson (with Shane Lowry and Jason Day)
- 1:20 p.m. – Bryson DeChambeau (with Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele)
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on these players, particularly Bubba Watson, as they attempt to secure a strong position in the competition.
