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Australian Golfers Make Strong Start at the 2025 Masters Tournament
Jason Day emerged as the leading Australian golfer after the opening round of the 2025 Masters at Augusta National, carding a two-under-par score. Fellow Australians Min Woo Lee and Cameron Smith are close behind, just one stroke off the pace, positioning themselves well in this prestigious major championship. Play is set to resume on Saturday from 1:30 am AEST.
Day Leads Aussie Charge in Masters Opening Round
An understated yet impressive opening round from Jason Day shone as the highlight for the Australian contingent on the first day of the 2025 Masters Tournament.
While English player Justin Rose excelled and world number two Rory McIlroy faltered at Augusta National, the shadow of defending champion Scottie Scheffler looms large.
Day, seeking redemption after relinquishing a late lead and the coveted green jacket to compatriot Adam Scott twelve years prior, displayed remarkable accuracy, achieving a bogey-free round of two-under 70.
Lee and Smith Close Behind
Rising talent Min Woo Lee and the ever-resourceful Cameron Smith, both carding a one-under 71, have also put themselves in contention after the first day. However, Cameron Davis (74) and Scott (77) faced setbacks and dropped down the leaderboard.
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Smith concluded his round on a high note, sinking a lengthy birdie putt on the 18th, placing him in a tie for 11th position. This positive finish provided relief after a round where he admitted to struggling, hitting only six greens in regulation.
Day Demonstrates Composure
Day showcased exceptional composure, maintaining par for his initial 11 holes. Consecutive birdies then propelled him to a two-under 70, placing him in a tie for seventh.
Jason Day’s (pictured) two-under 70 opening round positioned him as the top Australian performer at the 2025 Masters.
Cameron Smith (pictured) of Queensland expressed satisfaction after achieving a one-under-par round at Augusta National.
Lee Combines Grit and Brilliance
Lee (71) displayed a blend of resilience and skill in his first appearance since securing his maiden PGA Tour victory in Houston. His birdie attempt on the final hole narrowly missed, resulting in him matching Smith’s one-under score.
Day commented to reporters that he feels ‘comfortable with his current form,’ while acknowledging the need to improve his putting performance, expressing hope that ‘more putts drop’ in the subsequent rounds.
Lee, aged 26, overshot his approach shot on the first hole, incurring an early bogey, which he promptly recovered on the subsequent second hole.
He reached the turn at one-under and then skillfully recovered on the challenging par-four 11th, after an errant second shot veered right, narrowly avoiding newly planted pine trees.
Lee, despite battling influenza and a fractured finger during last year’s Masters where he still managed to finish tied for 22nd, expressed satisfaction with his best-ever first round in his fourth appearance at Augusta – improving his previous best by two strokes.
‘It just lipped out,’ he remarked regarding his putt on the 18th.
‘It’s a positive sign when you are creating birdie opportunities for yourself at Augusta National, indicating you are performing well.’