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The Masters 2024 Day Two LIVE: Leaderboard and updates as Bryson DeChambeau has the lead... but Tiger Woods faces gruelling 23 holes after Day One was delayed by weather

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By Isabel Baldwin

Published: 12:02 BST, 12 April 2024 | Updated: 13:55 BST, 12 April 2024

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Bryson's '67' regret

Back in 2020, Bryson DeChambeau caused a stir when he had the audacity to disrepect Augusta National.

The big hitted claimed that the iconis course played as a par-67 for a player like him.

His record since making that bold claim went something a little like this: T34, T46, CUT. Yeah... not a great look.

But the American finally 'broke par' during round one as, while he didn't shoot 67, he scored even better. He finished the day as the clubhouse leader at seven-under. That's two-under for him.

However, he admitted following his round that his viral 67 comments may have been a mistake.

I said it and I respect people’s opinions on it. For me, I have a level of respect for this golf course that’s a little bit different than a couple of years ago, and clearly today was a great test of golf, and I was about to conquer a very difficult golf course today.
Reading the 67 comment, you know, you messed up. I’m not a perfect person. Everybody messes up. You learn from your mistake, and that was definitely one.’

 Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.  (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Swapping the stage for the fairways

Every golf fan in the world is desperate to get their hands on a ticket to Augusta National to soak in The Masters, even Harry Styles and Niall Horan.

The pop royalty swapped the stage for the fairways on Day One of the major championship as they watched Bryson DeChambeau surge into the lead.

Styles was spotted at the 17th with a group of friends watching 6-foot-8 amateur Christo Lamprecht play through, according to The Athletic's Gabby Herzig.

Meanwhile, Horan was likely there to cheer on client Tyrrell Hatton. The Irishman's management company, Modest! Golf, has the LIV Golf rebel signed to its roster.

Harry Styles at The Masters in Augusta

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Day continues with the vintage vibes

Playing alongside Tiger is Australia's Jason Day.

A lot was made of Day's pants yesterday - a parachute style that ballooned in the Augusta breeze. A sort of vintage style that probably had Tiger reminiscing.

Today's outfit is a tad more subdued with Day rocking a Malbon sweater vest.

Day may look the part but his golf game is not. Players have been peppering the pin at the par-three 16th all through the first round but the Australian shockingly takes a splash.

His second attempt is no better either. Probably scared to find the pond again, he flies his third shot well right and high of the pin, leaving himself with a testy putt down the hill to head to 17 with a mere bogey.

 Tiger Woods of the United States and Jason Day of Australia walk the 15th fairway during the continuation of the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

 Jason Day of Australia walks the 15th fairway during the continuation of the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

 Jason Day of Australia and Tiger Woods of the United States prepare for a shot on the 15th hole during the continuation of the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Water trouble for Hatton

Oh, Tyrrell Hatton will be hoping he could rewind the clock.

The Englishman enjoyed a great start on Day One, coming in at the end of play Thursday at three-under. His restart? Not so great.

Hatton has a wet start to Day Two as his third shot into the 15th green takes a trip to the pond, resulting in a double bogey.

Take it away, Tiger

And we are off!

Tiger still looks a little stiff as he walks to his ball, which doesn't bode well...

But, his swing looks good... at least it did on his first shot. His second? Not so much.

His approach shot at the 14th is stiff and tense, falling short of the green, and he leaves himself with a testy little putt after his chip shot on runs above hole.

The five-time winner misses the putt for par and it's back to even-par for Tiger.

This crips Augusta morning must be lovely for some, just not Tiger's fused body.

Tee Times

Players needing to finish their first rounds will be back out on the rolling fairays of Augusta National in five minutes, teeing it up again at 7.50am ET/12.50pm BST. So consider this your warning.

However, we won't have to wait too long to see some action from the second round either with the Day Two tee times heading out almost immediately.

First group - 8am ET/1pm BST Lee Hodges, Adrian Meronk, Grayson Murray

9.48am/2.48pm: Keegan Bradley, Matthieu Pavon, Tyrrell Hatton

10.18am/3.18pm: Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Max Homa

10.30am/3.30pm: Brian Harman, Brooks Koepka, Tom Kim

10.42am/3.42pm: Jordan Spieth, Ludvig Åberg, Sahith Theegala

10.54am/3.54pm: Dustin Johnson, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood

11.54am/4.54pm: Gary Woodland, Thorbjorn Olsen, Bryson DeChambeau

12.48pm/5.48pm: Phil Mickelson, Sepp Straka, Tony Finau

1.36pm/6.36pm: Jon Rahm, Matt Fitzpatrick, Nick Dunlap

1.48pm/6.48pm: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele

Final group - 2pm/7pm: Wyndham Clark, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Smith

Tiger's tough task

Tiger Woods faces a tough task today.

The legend drew the short straw on Day One with his afternoon tee time being pushed all the way back to 3.54pm ET/8.54pm BST.

The fading light cut Woods' round short after the 13th, leaving him with an extra five holes to play today.

Fans will be anxiously watching on with their fingers crossed that his body can hold up through a gruelling 23 holes today.

He's already up and at it, warming up on the practice ground to prepare for his challenge. Come on Tiger, dig deep.

 Tiger Woods of the United States warms up prior to the continuation of the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

 Tiger Woods of the United States warms up prior to the continuation of the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

 Tiger Woods of the United States warms up prior to the continuation of the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Day Two Pin Positions

Little reminder - those finishing the back nine for round one will play the same positions as yesterday and as soon as they've finished playing the greenkeepers of Augusta will sweep in for the quick switcheroo. God they're good.

As it stands...

There's still a whole lot of golf to play, so don't get carried away just yet - looking at you, Bryson - but here's the top of the leaderboard after the round (or half for some).

-7 B DeChambeau (F)

-6 S Scheffler (F)

-5 N Hogaard

-4 M Homa, D Willett (F)

-3 C Daivs (F), T Hatton (F), R Fox (F)

The Masters Take Two

Good morning and welcome to another action-packed day at Augusta!

It's take two for the likes of Tiger Woods after the 88th edition of The Masters was delayed due to the thunderstorms rolling over Augusta National.

The members of the 89-man field who didn't manage to get into the clubhouse before the ligth faded down in Georgia last night will head out again at 7.50am ET/12.50pm BST to finish their third rounds.

However, once play finally got going yesterday, it served up some fireworks - particularly courtesy of Bryson DeChambeau.

The clubhouse leader shot an impressive seven-under 65 (that's two-under for him, according to his 2020 self).

Meanwhile, the inevitable Scottie Scheffler is hot on his heels, leading the chasing pack at six-under.

So, buckle up for another thrilling day at Augusta National as we bring you all the updates from Day Two of The Masters.

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