The first two rounds of the 2024 Masters Tournament have concluded, and the leaderboard is as tight as ever. A trio of stars—Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Max Homa—currently sit at the top of the standings with matching 6-under totals.
A Tough Day for the Field
Round 2 proved to be a challenging one for the field, with high winds making low scores tough to come by. The lowest round of the day was a 69 by Ludvig Aberg, the only player to break 70.
Despite the windy conditions, the leaders managed to maintain their composure. Scheffler carded an even-par round to stay within striking distance, while DeChambeau and Homa shot 73 and 71, respectively.
Tiger Woods Remains in the Hunt
Tiger Woods made history by earning his 24th consecutive cut at Augusta National. At 1-over par, he finds himself in a respectable T22 position, just seven shots off the lead.
“I’m still right there in the ball game with a good chance going into the weekend,” Woods remarked.
Saturday Moving Day Expected
With more favorable weather forecast for Saturday, the third round is shaping up to be a critical moving day. The sunny and mid-70s conditions are likely to produce lower scores and set the stage for a thrilling weekend.
LIV Performance Underwhelming
The LIV Golf Tour’s presence at the Masters has not yielded impressive results so far. Of the 13 LIV players in the field, only two—Cameron Smith (-1, T8) and Patrick Reed (E, T15)—have posted scores at or better than even par.
Defending champion Jon Rahm (+5, T44) managed to make the cut, but several other notable LIV stars, including Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson, missed out. The pressure now falls on DeChambeau to carry the LIV banner as the tournament enters its final stages.
Stay Tuned for Sunday’s Thrilling Conclusion
As the Masters Tournament approaches its climax, the leaderboard remains bunched and the race for the green jacket is far from over. With plenty of drama and excitement still to come, Sunday’s final round promises to be an unforgettable spectacle at Augusta National.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
