At the Masters, Justin Rose Is an Outlier, and Establishes an Early Lead

Unlike last year, when the Masters was played in November, a firm Augusta National course fought back, punishing many golfers through the first round, though Rose managed six birdies on the back nine.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A golf course does not have feelings. Or does it? It would be the easiest way to explain the revenge Augusta National Golf Club exacted on the field in the first round of the Masters tournament on Thursday, after the course was routed by many of the same players last year.