Who's chasing DeChambeau? What are expectations for Tiger? Looking ahead to Friday at the Masters

Bryson DeChambeau currently leads the 2021 Masters Tournament after an impressive first round performance where he shot a 66 (-4) at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. DeChambeau's round included six birdies and two bogeys, putting him one stroke ahead of a group of six players including Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, Will Zalatoris, Marc Leishman, Tony Finau, and Louis Oosthuizen.

DeChambeau's lead comes after a strong showing in the final few holes of the first round. He birdied the 15th and 16th holes to take the lead, and then parred the final two holes to secure his position atop the leaderboard.

As for Tiger Woods, he finished his first round with a score of 71 (par), which puts him in a tie for 40th place. Woods had a solid front nine with one birdie and one bogey, but struggled on the back nine with three bogeys and a double bogey on the par-5 15th hole. Despite his current position, Woods remains a formidable contender in any tournament he enters, and many fans and experts will be watching closely to see how he performs in the coming rounds.

Looking ahead to Friday, the weather conditions are expected to be similar to those of Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-70s and a chance of rain later in the day. The leaders will tee off starting at 10:50 am ET, and fans and golf enthusiasts alike will be eagerly watching to see if DeChambeau can maintain his lead or if one of the chasers will make a move. Regardless of who comes out on top, it's sure to be an exciting few days of golf at the Masters.