Phil Mickelson was hitting bombs on Augusta National's driving range on Wednesday to the point that Akshay Bhatia was impressed. The two-time PGA Tour winner more than three decades younger, stopped to chat with the three-time Masters champ and asked to see his driver.

The Masters 2025 saw its the field cut after Friday's second round. See which prominent golfers missed the cut at Augusta National.

Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson continued the longstanding Masters tradition as “honorary starters,” hitting tee shots off the first hole to begin the tournament early Thursday morning. Afterward, Nicklaus spoke to reporters where he took some pretty clear shot at Phil Mickelson.