Can Scottie Scheffler or another local golfer from North Texas take home the green jacket at Augusta National?
Most local golfers, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, will now begin their first rounds this afternoon.
The flag on the 13th hole flutters in the breeze during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Augusta, GA.was been pushed back to 9:30 a.m. Thursday because of weather that threatened the pristine grounds of Augusta National, though the majority of the heavy rain and winds tracked south of the course.
Erik van Rooyen and Jake Knapp are the first group due off, while the featured groups will tee off in the afternoon.Defending champion Jon Rahm, former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick and Nick Dunlap are due off at 12 p.m., right after Hideki Matsuyama,and Justin Thomas in another star-studded group. Those two groups will be followed by a power trio of 2022 Masters champion andThe delay means those players starting late are unlikely to finish their opening rounds before sundown.
Below, we will be keeping track of Scheffler, Spieth, Zalatoris and other North Texas golfers on the course as they chase the green jacket. For the full leaderboard from Augusta National,, Dechambeau is making his eighth Masters appearance. He got off to a quick start Thursday, recording birdies on the first three holes he played, for the early tournament lead.Plano’s Zalatoris is making his third Masters appearance.
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