His broadcasting career with CBS Sports having come to an end last year, Peter Kostis is … The best player without a major showed he still has some life at age 47. Avoid the use of toxic and offensive language. And for so many players, they wouldn't want to … The Masters, though, this week it still has a buzz to it. And it was enough to carry him to a round he needed on a day — a partial day — of low scoring. There’s an energy and a little bit of vibe. And then a weather delay of nearly three hours. Paul Casey still had no problem finding enough energy from the sheer mystique of the Masters on Thursday (Friday in Manila) in an opening round that was delayed seven months by a pandemic and then nearly three hours by thunderstorms. By DOUG FERGUSON. He ended that season 22nd on the order of merit and won the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award. Casey rides the buzz of Masters history to 65 and early lead. He opened with an eagle on No. Paul Casey is leading the Masters after the first day of play, shooting a 7-under 65 as the first round was not completed because of early storms in Augusta, Georgia. Paul Casey of England hits his approach shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 12, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. “Yes, it’s clearly a lot less than what we’re used to. The below numbers outline where Paul Casey ranks among the other 84 Masters competitors in a series of key statistical categories from our FantasyLabs Models.. I'm a print subscriber, link to my account, Read more about following topics and authors. It carried him to a seven-under 65, matching his lowest score at Augusta National and giving him a two-shot lead among those fortunate enough to get in 18 holes before it was too dark to continue. He still made double bogey, though he managed to scratch out a 70. He had eagle chances on both par fives on the back nine and settled for birdies. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. Paul Casey matched his lowest score at the Masters with a 7-under 65, giving him a two-shot lead among half the field fortunate to play in perfect scoring conditions. It looked just the Masters, minus the spring blooms, even if it didn’t sound like one. He still made double bogey, although he managed to scratch out a 70. It was the fifth hole, which he bogeyed all four rounds last year when he won the Masters. The loudest cheer — applause, certainly not a roar — came for Nicklaus and Player hitting tee shots so early that they couldn’t see where they landed. Paul Casey made history by becoming the first player successfully to defend the Valspar Championship on Sunday night at the same time as putting himself firmly in the frame for the Masters in … Casey found energy from the familiarity of the course, from the history, from the mystique. The fall Masters brought a different course, for sure, some of that courtesy of the weather. Paul Casey of England, ranked 22nd in the world, leads the Masters after a first-round 65 on Thursday. “You can’t hit that shot in April,” he said. Paul Casey hits out of the 7th fairway during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via … Canadian Mike Weir had a solid day. It always has been and always will be a real treat.”. “A lot of firsts today. Paul Casey matched his lowest score at the Masters with a 7-under-par 65, giving him a two-shot lead among half the field fortunate to play in perfect scoring conditions. Casey joined the European Tour in May 2001, and recorded a second in his fifth event and a win in his eleventh, the Gleneagles Scottish PGA Championship. Paul Casey, of England, laughs with his caddie John MacLaren after his first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Rory McIlroy also played in the afternoon, made bogey on his first hole and was struggling to make birdies. Tiger Woods bucks his Masters history with opening 68. “It pitched and stopped instantly, and that shot in April would have one-hopped over into the patrons.”. By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press | Friday, November 13, 2020, 12:05 a.m. Paul Casey, of … No roars this week. Dustin Johnson, the world’s No. Curtis Compton, ASSOCIATED PRESS . Thank you for your patience. Paul Casey, of England, hits on the fifth fairway during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Casey rides the buzz of Masters history to 65 and early lead Paul Casey of England plays his second stroke on the No. He was even par at the turn, which felt worse on a day like this. Follow Paul Casey at Augusta.com for up to the minute scores, highlights and player … Casey rides the buzz of Masters history to 65 and early lead. That’s kind of the way this entire year has been,” Woods said. Every minute counts, and it was doubtful 36 holes could be completed by Friday. Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., was one under through 12 holes when play was halted. Joint-third with Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson in The Open at St Andrews in 2010, Casey then made the decision to base himself in America and has since had three top six finishes in the Masters and top 20 finishes in the other three Majors. Paul Casey, one of the most accomplished players in golf without a … The opening round of the first November Masters in history is not yet complete — thunderstorms Thursday morning are to thank for that. Paul Casey matched his lowest score at the Masters with a 7-under-par 65, giving him a two-shot lead among half the field fortunate to play in perfect scoring conditions. It always has been and always will be a real treat.”. Paul Casey opened the 2020 Masters with a bogey-free 65. Just thunder. So much action, typical of the Masters, and so little volume. The 2003 champion from Brights Grove, Ont., fired a one-under 71. Paul Casey matched his lowest score at the Masters with a 7-under 65, giving him a two-shot lead among half the field fortunate to play in perfect scoring conditions. 3 of 3. The downpour that began about 30 minutes after Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player hit their ceremonial tee shots, coupled with a November tournament with some Bermuda grass that still hasn’t gone dormant, left Augusta National soft and vulnerable to low scores and far less punishment. Paul Casey hits out of the 7th fairway during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Rob Carr/Getty Images. This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. UPDATED: Read our community guidelines here. Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. He was joined by Xander Schauffele, a runner-up to Woods last year, who had seven birdies in his round of 67. AUGUSTA, Georgia: No spectators, no roars. He hit a low fade off the tee that left him 227 yards to the hole. Defending champion Tiger Woods even got into the act. AP Golf Writer. Masters Day One Recap: Paul Casey Leads, Tiger Lurks After Rain-Shortened First Round. The … He was even par at the turn, which felt worse on a day like this. Paul Casey still had no problem finding enough energy from the sheer mystique of the Masters on Thursday in an opening round that was delayed seven … And then players began to light up the course as the clouds moved to the east and those famous shadows from Georgia pines stretched across the fairways. It’s an amazing test of golf no matter what way you play it.”. He was lucky to find it because his provisional shot went into the creek. Paul Casey was bogey-free on a day when Augusta National was yielding low scores. After a disappointing second season he won the ANZ Championship and the Benson and Hedges International Open in 2003, and came sixth on the Order of Merit. Webb Simpson played a tidy round, making eagle on No. Paul Casey hits out of the 7th fairway during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP Ben Walton Paul Casey opened the 2020 Masters with a bogey-free 65. “I tried to take on some risk today. Webb Simpson played a tidy round, making eagle on No. AUGUSTA, Ga. - No spectators, no roars. “You’re going at pins that you wouldn’t really feel that comfortable with,” Schauffele said. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. Paul Casey of England, ranked 22nd in the world, leads the Masters after a first-round 65 on Thursday. Paul Casey doesn't care for golf in a pandemic but still appreciates his position atop the leaderboard during a delayed Round 1 of the Masters. I’ve had nothing, or very little, to draw on from being out playing tournament golf.