Summary
The 2026 Masters Tournament began on Thursday at Augusta National. A significant technical glitch in the official Masters app upset fans, as the app's shot tracker did not update in real-time during the opening round, causing frustration.
Key Facts
- The 2026 Masters Tournament started on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club.
- The field includes 91 players, ranging from past champions to new contenders.
- Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, is one of the top players participating.
- A significant technical issue affected the Masters app's shot tracker feature.
- Fans experienced delays in seeing updates about players' shots, which led to complaints.
- The app is supposed to show real-time data about each golf shot, aiming to replicate being at the event.
- Fans saw highlights on social media platforms like Twitter before the app updated.
