Ortiz Struggles in Masters Debut

Carlos Ortiz faced a challenging opening round at Augusta National, struggling to a +7 score through just five holes. The 34-year-old Mexican, making his second Masters appearance since 2021, began with a 5-7-5-4-6 sequence that included a drive into the creek at the second hole and a poor bunker shot at the fifth.

Despite his recent tie for fourth at the 2025 US Open, Ortiz found Augusta National's demanding layout particularly unforgiving. The 30th anniversary of his previous appearance at the tournament adds another layer to what has been a difficult return to one of golf's most prestigious events.