AUGUSTA – A Masters first round that began with old-time nostalgia ended with the modern Bryson DeChambeau on top of the leaderboard, after he tamed the Augusta wind with an outstanding demonstration of precision.

Spectators who climbed up to a damp first tee on April 11 after early morning rain eased off were rewarded with the sight of Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson getting proceedings underway as honorary starters.