7/7: **Weather volatility = opportunity**
Wind and baked greens tomorrow could level the playing field. Expect surprises, big moves, and a leaderboard shake-up. Resilience will be key.

6/7: **Patrick Reed's consistency**
Reed's history at Augusta speaks for itself. Despite losing strokes with the putter today, his pedigree at the Masters suggests a strong rebound is likely.

5/7: **Wind warriors**
Windy conditions tomorrow could favor players like Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood, whose low ball flights and adaptability excel under tough conditions.

4/7: **Sleepers emerging**
Players like Ludvig Åberg and Tommy Fleetwood are quietly showing resilience. Fleetwood, in particular, battled back after a tough start, making him a potential dark horse.

3/7: **Rory McIlroy's major demons**
Rory's struggles at Augusta are a reminder that even the greatest face mental hurdles. He'll need a monumental effort to bounce back tomorrow.

2/7: **Scotty Scheffler's short game dominance**
Scheffler may not have been perfect te-to-green, but his confidence on the greens is unmatched. Aggressive putting is paying off as he drains tough comebackers.

1/7: **Justin Rose's resurgence**
Rose's stellar first-round performance is proof that experience and precision matter. Despite struggles off the tee, his approach game and putting kept him atop the leaderboard.