2021 Masters leaderboard: Live coverage, golf scores today in Round 1 at Augusta National

The 85th Masters begins Thursday with innumerable storylines entering the year’s most thrilling major championship, which is thankfully returning to its normal April spot in the golf calendar. The azaleas are in full bloom, the Augusta National course is set to play tough, and an absolutely stacked field is ready to roll at the first major of the season.

Jordan Spieth is the most-talked-about name entering Round 1 action coming off a victory last weekend, while Dustin Johnson is sort of flying in under the radar as defending champion. Justin Thomas is tied with Spieth with the second-best odds behind Johnson, while Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are among those seeking their first green jacket. Brooks Koepka is also playing just weeks removed from knee surgery that most though would keep him out of the event. No matter how it goes or who ultimately comes out with the green jacket, we are set for another fascinating week in Georgia.

Watch the 2021 Masters streaming now with Masters Live as we follow the best golfers in the world throughout Augusta National with Featured Groups, check in at the famed Amen Corner and see leaders round the turn on holes 15 & 16. Watch live free on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App. Also available on Paramount+.

CBS Sports will update this story with scores and highlights from the Masters below. Check out the live scores at the top of this story, a more detailed leaderboard, Round 1 tee times and our complete viewer’s guide.