Patrick Reed Leads Masters 2026 First Round At Augusta National

The 90th Masters Tournament commenced at Augusta National on April 9, 2026.

“APRIL 9, 2026: FIRST ROUND 12:34 p”

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Defending champion Rory McIlroy was among 91 players competing for the $21 million purse.

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Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player served as Honorary Starters.

Patrick Reed took an early lead, surging to 5 under after two eagles.

The field was missing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson due to personal issues.

Patrick Reed surged to the top of the leaderboard after two holes with a birdie-eagle pairing.

He reclaimed the top spot with another eagle on the eighth, moving to 5 under.

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Tommy Fleetwood tied Reed for the lead at 3 under.

Haotong Li's second-nine 34 left him with a 71 in the clubhouse.

Kurt Kitayama made the turn at 3 under before a bogey-double bogey on holes 11 and 12.

Rory McIlroy started his quest to become the fourth golfer to go back-to-back.

“The 2026 Masters is underway at Augusta National and it’s time to settle in and enjoy every second of the best four days in golf”

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He was even par through six holes.

Jack Nicklaus believes McIlroy has a very, very good chance to repeat.

The field was missing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson due to personal issues.

Rahman Textile produced clothing for several European fashion brands.

Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.

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Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman issued a statement claiming the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January.

Clean Clothes Campaign spokesperson Ineke Zeldenrust told the Guardian that the audit system was fundamentally broken.

Rahman was being questioned about allegations that the factory's emergency exits had been welded shut to prevent worker theft.