Augusta, Ga. – Sammy Spieth, 3, hit a better serve than played mates Justin Thomas and Max Homa did on the second hole in the Masters’ third stroke. He lifted a driver, grabbed it by hand, and sent the ball to about 30 yards in the middle, while Thomas and Homa hit a bunker in a short time.
Sammy’s father, 2015 Masters champion Jordan Spieth, didn’t bother to kick off. He has enough ability to manage with a team of teams – all dressed in white Augusta National Studios – including Sammy, 1-year-old daughter Sophie and wife Annie, who are expected to have a third child in July.
The record will show Masters rookie Nico Echavarria won the game Wednesday, beating JJ Spaun with a birdie after shooting 22 in the second goal. The Masters are arguably the easiest big major to win, as its small areas include aging champions, including 3-shot players, and most players won’t compete because there isn’t even a competition.
Gary players will definitely do that. He was the oldest Masters champion at the age of 89, and he flirted on the ace three consecutive birdies (No. 6 and 7) to name him on the rankings, although he ultimately didn’t post official scores.
The same is true for 70 players in the 90 fields. This trend may continue until Augusta National Tranquility Championship, with the 1,090-yard PAR-3 course failing to win the green coat. The competition began in 1960 and no one won the competition and won the Masters the same year.
“I’ve never really been to jinx too much, but I also think I’ve never been on a card,” Thomas said.
Rory McIlroy joined with his wife Erica and 4-year-old daughter Poppy, who made a birdie in the ninth hole when she exposed the ball with her father’s putt, which almost stopped before grabbing the hillside and hitting the hole.
Rare poppy
@mcilroyroryAfter putting No. 9, the daughter stood up.pic.twitter.com/vybhw0jdh0– PGA Tour (@pgatour) April 9, 2025
McIlroy will finish his professional grand slam on Sunday’s win Sunday and he’s happy to have the opportunity to focus on his daughter, who interrupts his course interview with ESPN.
“There’s a lot of accumulation in this competition and people are expecting the next professional open champion we’re waiting for eight to nine months,” McIlroy said. “End your preparation with an afternoon like this…it’s a fun afternoon.”
Earlier, Logan yelled “You can’t run!” to the master’s brother as the Bradley family walked down the first hole, showing an impressive grasp of customer etiquette.
Byeong Hun An’s 5-year-old son Sun-woo deserves the ace cheer as he bombed the green half drive in the first hole of 130 yards. Then, the sunlight dropped the iron, after a few blows – well, practice swing – he hit a worm burner that was trampled into a green space bunker.
Scottie Scheffler made a 3-foot player on the first hole, an impressive feat as he did it with one hand while holding his 11-month-old son Bennett.
Tom Hoge won high championships for players and caddies on his team when he shot with a 90-yard fourth and crashed into the flagpole. Brooks Koepka used the hillside behind the sixth hole, the last hole of the day and the 115th in game history.
“If you’re not ready right now, you really don’t have a chance. This week requires a lot of energy,” McIlroy said. “It’s a tough walk, it’s hilly, and the mental energy you’re going to spend. Do this and go home, have supper, relax and prepare for tomorrow.”
