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The former world No 1 said he was "encouraged" by his opening round in the Masters despite a couple of late blunders. His first day at Augusta finished with a one-over 73, six shots off the lead. The Northern Irishman is making his eighth attempt to take home the iconic Green Jacket.

Speaking to reporters afterwards, he said: "I don't really care where I'm at on the leaderboard, it doesn't matter.

"I played well. I hit the ball great from tee to green for the most part."

McIlroy headed to the putting green before calling it a day on Thursday, hoping to fine tune his game as he faces an uphill battle in a bid for Masters glory.

Away from golf, McIlroy boasts an impressive contacts book, and mixes with some of the biggest names on the planet - including the Royal Family.

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