Rory McIlroy 'encouraged' by Masters first round despite 73
Rory McIlroy insisted he was "encouraged" by his first round at the Masters despite shooting a one-over-par 73 that left him six shots behind leader Sungjae Im.
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Sung-jae Im leads Masters after mixed day for Lowry and McIlroy
Sung-jae Im holds a one-shot lead after a five-under-par 67 in the first round of the Masters, with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry on one-over.
Tiger Woods Launches Unlikely Masters Quest With One-Under 71
Tiger Woods called on all of his hard-won stamina and the knowledge gleaned in five past triumphs to launch his boldest Masters bid yet with a one-under-par 71 at Augusta National on Thursday. The 46-year-old superstar, whose February 2021 car crash left him with injuries so severe he feared he might lose his right leg, said just being able to play his first competitive round in 17 months was a victory. But it might not be the only one he celebrates this week. "I was able to finish up in the red," Woods said. "I'm right where I need to be."
Day two of 86th Masters sees Tiger Woods face his biggest test to date
Tiger Woods faced the biggest test to date of his improbable comeback on day two of the 86th Masters at Augusta National.
Tiger Woods has mixed start to Masters bid after timely reminder of 2019 win
Tiger Woods produced a mixed bag in his opening round of the Masters after getting his campaign under way with a welcome reminder of his most recent triumph at Augusta National.
Tiger Woods gets Masters challenge under way after rain delay
Tiger Woods got his Masters campaign under way with a welcome reminder of his most recent triumph at Augusta National.
Padraig Harrington sets early pace at Augusta
His presence in the field may have come as a surprise to Rory McIlroy, but Padraig Harrington made a brilliant start as the 86th Masters got under way at Augusta National.
Masters underway as Woods watch begins
AUGUSTA, Ga. : Gary Player fired the ceremonial first tee shot to open a fascinating Masters on Thursday as crowds swarmed into Augusta National to see headliner Tiger Woods make another comeback.