DeChambeau Shoots Even Par, Spieth Leads Masters

(KMJ)  Bryson DeChambeau fired an even par 72 Thursday in his first round at The Masters.

The amateur from Clovis East High School was one under for most of the day until an unfortunate bogey on 15.  He scrambled to make pars the remainder of the way, including a near-perfect chip on 17.

Playing partner and reigning Masters champion, Jordan Spieth, had his A-game going shooting a 6-under 66 to take the clubhouse lead.

Apr 7, 2016; Augusta, GA, USA; Bryson DeChambeau hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the first round of the 2016 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Augusta, GA, USA; Bryson DeChambeau hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the first round of the 2016 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports