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Good, Bad and Ugly Masters Round 1: A Disastrous Day for LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy LIV Golf Masters Patrick Reed Bryson DeChambeau Golf Tommy Fleetwood Players Augusta National Kurt Kitayama

AUGUSTA — Rory McIlroy must like the view from the top of the Masters leaderboard. McIlroy is exactly in the same spot as he was when he completed the Grand Slam in 2025, winning his first green jacket. 

McIlroy opened defense of his Masters title on Thursday, shooting a five-under 67 despite hitting only 5 of 14 fairways. Sam Burns shares the lead with McIlroy after his round of 67 featured an eagle on the 2nd, as well as three birdies on the second nine. 

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