That sweet, sweet sound of roars returns for round

The soundtrack is back. Mother Nature, in cooperation with the Masters Tournament competition committee, made sure of that.
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At 50, Mize makes surprising start

The Masters Tournament was trying to bring back 1986, and it brought back 1987 instead.
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Tiger shrugs off shot on 18

After a disappointing 18th hole, Tiger Woods walked to the practice putting green to get in some additional work before the sun went down.
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Paddy's game 'not quite there'

Padraig Harrington is relieved the Masters Tournament is finally under way.
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Furyk surprises himself in standout first round

Jim Furyk said he rarely steps onto the first tee at the first round of a golf tournament expecting to win.
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Shark snaps into action

Greg Norman brought the roars back to the Masters Tournament on Thursday, and he heard one voice above all the others: that of wife, cheerleader and now golf muse, Chris Evert.
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Norman has solid first round

When Greg Norman's round of 70-that-could-easily-have-been-66 was over, the female half of one of sport's biggest power couples felt as drained as when she hit those nerve-wracking shots at major tennis tournaments.
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The old guys have a little power surge

You can't compare eras in sports.
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Player is delighted about breaking 80

It wasn't exactly a waffle when Gary Player said he might have to reconsider retiring from the Masters Tournament after finishing his opening round Thursday.
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Immelman rallies after poor start

Trevor Immelman might have hoped for a triumphant return to Augusta National Golf Club a year after he had an opening-round 68 on the way to winning his green jacket.
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'Cursed' Clark unfazed

Tim Clark is out to break the curse.
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Amateurs play through nerves

All five amateurs in the Masters Tournament field earned their spot with a gritty performance at some point over the past year. The experience of winning elsewhere, though, doesn't necessarily translate into nerves of steel the night before teeing it up at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Fisher happy with round despite closing bogeys

Ross Fisher is well aware of the Masters Tournament precedent for rookies, but the 28-year-old Englishman has set quite a precedent of his own.
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Palmer still gets thrill

Arnold Palmer still gets excited when he visits Augusta National Golf Club, even 54 years after his first drive down Magnolia Lane.
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Birdies bookend Katayama's round

With both feet planted in pine straw, Shingo Katayama gripped his 7-wood and aimed for the 18th green.
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Canadian amateur aced Augusta first

Everyone knows Gene Sarazen made the first double eagle in Masters Tournament history.
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Former teammates turn out for Wilson

Jayce Stepp played college golf, but that doesn't mean he enjoys the game by walking the course.
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Oliver Wilson Diary: Problems with putting mar debut

Englishman Oliver Wilson, who played for Augusta State University from 2000-03, is sharing his experiences in his Masters debut with The Augusta Chronicle in a diary.
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Talking a lot isn't part of every player's game

Most players like to talk during their rounds. The amount of chatter is determined by certain factors:
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What they're saying

When Greg Norman's round of 70-that-could-easily-have-been-66 was over, the female half of one of sport's biggest power couples felt as drained as when she hit those nerve-racking shots at major tennis tournaments.
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Masters Insider

There continues to be a three-man rotation among the starters on the first tee at the Masters, headed by Fleming Norville.
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National packs up food tents, adds buildings

There is no more cold barbecue at the Masters Tournament -- and that's just for starters.
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In the field

PERRY REGROUPS: Even though some putts refused to go in the hole, Kenny Perry told himself to keep having fun. By the time his fortunes changed on the 10th hole, Perry had the momentum he needed to shoot an opening-round 68 on Thursday to put himself into a tie for sixth at the Masters Tournament. It matched Perry's best round here (he shot 68 in the second round in 2005). Perry hit 15 of 18 greens in regulation but said he couldn't get a putt to fall in his opening nine holes.
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Shot of the Day

ANDRES ROMERO'S EAGLE ON NO. 3: Andres Romero made a rare eagle Thursday on Augusta National's shortest par-4 hole.
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Junior Patron of the Day

Today's Junior Patron of the Day is 8-year-old Ashton Sturgell of Augusta.
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Frustrating jams slow traffic flow

Traffic was supposed to run smoothly on the first day of this year's Masters Tournament, but don't talk to Dr. Dan Rahn about running.
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Fans corner

CLOUD NINE: Mark Cunningham and his friend Gerry Brine talked nonstop about golf as they traveled together to Augusta from their homes in Toronto. After they passed through the gates of Augusta National, however, they were mostly silent.
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