Excitement Builds for Round 2 at Augusta

The first round of the 2025 Masters has left golf fans buzzing as an impressive leaderboard sets the stage for an action-packed Friday at Augusta National. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler impressed with a flawless 68, while rising star Ludvig Åberg matched him at 4-under, both eager to continue their thrilling performances from last year.

Closely trailing them are big names like Bryson DeChambeau, Tyrrell Hatton, and Jason Day, all holding strong in the top 10. However, fan favorite Rory McIlroy finds himself in a tough spot after crashing from 4-under to even par with two double bogeys at the end of his round. He’ll need a major comeback if he hopes to stay in contention.

Justin Rose Makes History at the Top

Leading the pack is Justin Rose, who has shocked many by not only taking the lead but also making history with a remarkable 7-under 65. His performance has tied him with the legendary Jack Nicklaus for the most 18-hole leads at Augusta. After nearly a decade of ups and downs, could this be Rose’s moment to shine once again?

Weather Woes Could Shake Up the Leaderboard

As the excitement builds for Round 2, weather conditions may pose a significant challenge, with gusts expected to exceed 30 mph and possible rain threatening play. The early tee times might give players like Rose an advantage over those teeing off later in the day.

Rose is set to start at 8:52 a.m. ET, followed by McIlroy and Åberg at 9:58 a.m. Bryson DeChambeau will not be far behind at 10:15 a.m., while Scheffler takes on the tougher conditions later at 1:23 p.m.

Cut Line Drama Ahead

Tension is also brewing over the cut line, as only the top 50 and ties will make it through to the weekend. Currently, there are exactly 50 players at 1-over or better, but that number could shift drastically throughout the second round.

Notable players on the brink include Brooks Koepka, Xander Schauffele, Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, and Jordan Spieth, all keenly aware of the stakes as they head into the day.

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