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Even at 62 it’s not a surprise when Larry Mize plays well at Augusta National.

The 1987 champion has made three made cuts in the last six years and opened strong again with a 2-under 70. Given the talk of Bryson DeChambeau’s aggressive approach to the course, the disparity in driving distances could not be ignored. After round one DeChambeau’s 334.6 had Mize’s 247.4 by 87 yards. From AP’s Doug Ferguson:

It was a thrill for Mize, especially after making three straight birdies early in his round and looking up to see his name on the leaderboard.

“I did happen to see that,” Mize said. “Wow, that’s kind of cool. I’d like to be there more often. It’s always fun to see your name up on the leaderboard here. I’m sorry I couldn’t keep it. But it was nice to come back and finish really well on the back nine. I played really solid coming in and really felt good.”

In today's first round of @TheMasters, what little bit of golf I saw after the rain was like throwing darts. There was no wind to speak of, the greens had no fire in them, and everywhere the ball hit just stopped. That is hardly Augusta National at its finest or most challenging.

Rising extra early to fulfill his Honorary Starter duties, Jack Nicklaus later watched the 2020 Masters opening round and didn’t care for what he saw of the rain-delayed golf. When play was suspended due to darkness, 50 players were under par, potentially shattering the single round record of 38.

Nonetheless, it’s a surprising criticism given the rain delay, the already soft state of the course and in a month when it’s normally finding its seasonal agronomic footing. It undoubtedly is not playing as the club might hope, but the bar should be a touch lower this year and I don’t think many will care.

Anyway, here is the Honorary Starter’s ceremony in the virtual dark. (Big holiday bonus to the emergency umbrella-holder for Chairman Ridley and his perfect lid.)

This morning Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player continued the Honorary Starter tradition that began in 1963. #themasters pic.twitter.com/sDC20f1avp

Augusta National played as it easy as it ever has. Will it continue? Can Paul Casey end his major drought? A look ahead to what will be a long Day 2 at the Masters.

Tiger Woods (68) matched his best first round at a Masters and is within striking distance of leader Paul Casey.

He's had it for 19 months. In his first round, it was clear he wants to keep it. Tiger opened with a flawless 68. Here's how it all went down on Day 1 at Augusta National.

The place was practically empty, the masses that usually follow not allowed inside the gates at Augusta National. For Tiger Woods, who opened with 68, the day was completely odd and still entirely familiar.

Paul Casey is leading the Masters after the first day of play, shooting a 7-under 65 as the first round was not completed due to early storms in Augusta, Georgia.

DeChambeau, the tournament favorite, had an up-and-down first round. He finished at 2-under for the day, but that doesn't tell everything about his long-hitting, shot-hooking, bush-finding day at Augusta National.

He swung for the fences. But Augusta National swung back. Still, Bryson DeChambeau finished off his wild first round with a good score and a promise to keep swinging away.

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Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus attended Tiger Woods' Champions Dinner at the Masters earlier this week and noted how touched they were by the reigning champion's remarks.

There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.

What’s a Force Pedal?

The Force Pedal is a spongy disk that claims to help you generate more clubhead speed by effectively using the ground during your swing.

Depending on your skill level, you’ll use either the soft or firm disk. The soft (orange) Force Pedal is an introduction to the process. It’s designed to teach you the basics of how to use the ground. It’s more stable than the firm Force Pedal, making it easier to maintain posture and balance.

After you’ve moved beyond an introduction to ground use with the soft Force Pedal, the firm disk is designed as a challenge. The yellow disk is intended to make your muscles work harder to maintain balance and stability.

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Hi, I’m Harry and I am a professional golf product tester. (Yes, they exist.) I actually test a lot of things at MyGolfSpy and play professionally when I’m not checking and comparing specs on gloves, rangefinders, bags, ball retrievers, etc. You can call me the Senior Director of Product Testing here at MGS. You can also just call me Harry. That’s fine, too.