Summary
Rory McIlroy had an impressive start at the Masters with his best opening round at the tournament in eight years, shooting a 5-under 67. This round places him tied for the lead alongside Sam Burns as he aims for another victory following his 2025 Masters win.
Key Facts
- The 90th Masters tournament began at Augusta National with 91 players participating.
- Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 67 in the first round, marking his best Masters opening round since 2018.
- McIlroy's performance ties him for the lead with Sam Burns at the end of the first day.
- McIlroy won the Masters in 2025, completing his career Grand Slam.
- Key players also in the tournament include Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, and Scottie Scheffler.
- McIlroy made important birdies on several holes, including 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15, and 17.
- Other contenders behind the leaders at -3 include Kurt Kitayama, Jason Day, Patrick Reed, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler.
