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McIlroy Shares Masters Lead After Opening Round at Augusta

His fast start positions the defending champion to chase a rare back-to-back green jacket.

Overview

  • After Thursday's opening round, Rory McIlroy shot a 67 to share the lead with Sam Burns at five under par.
  • Burns opened his round with an eagle at the second hole and is chasing his first major title.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler sits three shots back in a tie for sixth with Xander Schauffele, Shane Lowry and Justin Rose.
  • Tiger Woods is absent after his March 27 car crash in Florida, which removes one of the event’s biggest draws.
  • Augusta’s strict traditions frame the week, and 2026 is the final year for the hot‑selling garden gnome souvenir, which is capped at 1,000 per day and often resells online for far more than its list price.