We’re live from Augusta National for the 90th Masters, with Rory McIlroy beginning his title defence.
We’ll have the latest on the leaderboard, key moments from the course and confirmed developments as play unfolds.
This event has ended.
Rory McIlroy has won The Masters and successfully defended his title at Augusta National.
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The final putt drops and the emotion immediately pours out, with McIlroy celebrating as chants of “Rory, Rory, Rory” echo around the 18th green.
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Rory McIlroy has won The Masters and secured back-to-back titles at Augusta National.
He signs for a final-round 71 to finish at twelve under, holding off a late charge from Cameron Young after a dramatic final day that saw multiple swings at the top of the leaderboard.
The victory makes him just the fourth player to successfully defend the Masters title.
Rory McIlroy is now just inches from the title at Augusta.
His putt from distance is perfectly judged, rolling to within a foot of the hole to stay at thirteen under.
Rory McIlroy keeps his composure at the 18th after finding trouble off the tee.
He strikes out of the pine straw and sends his ball up towards the green, finishing in the front bunker.
Still at thirteen under, he now has three shots from there to secure the title.
Rory McIlroy is in trouble off the tee at the 18th.
His drive drifts right and clips a tree, leaving him out of position on the final hole.
He remains two shots clear at thirteen under, but now faces a challenging finish.
Rory McIlroy remains at thirteen under after a par at the 17th. He converts from close range to keep his two-shot advantage intact. He heads to the 18th needing to avoid trouble to secure the title and become back to back champ.
Rory McIlroy remains at thirteen under after a crucial par save at the 16th.
From well off the green, he judges a long putt perfectly over the slope, leaving it just a foot away.
He taps in to stay two shots clear with two holes remaining.
Rory McIlroy remains at thirteen under after another steady par at the 15th.
He rolls his putt up to the hole and taps in to maintain his advantage.
Cameron Young cannot convert his birdie opportunity, leaving McIlroy firmly in control as he heads to the closing holes.
Rory McIlroy remains at thirteen under after a par at the 14th.
He safely negotiates the hole, rolling his birdie attempt close before tapping in.
Rory McIlroy moves three shots clear at the top after a birdie at the 13th.
Cameron Young’s birdie attempt slides past, leaving McIlroy with the chance to extend his lead.
He takes it, converting to reach thirteen under and build a significant advantage with five holes remaining.
Rory McIlroy moves two shots clear at the top after a birdie at the 12th.
He converts from just under seven feet, producing another precise putt under pressure.
Cameron Young cannot take his chance on the hole, leaving McIlroy at twelve under
Rory McIlroy remains at eleven under after a crucial par save at the 11th.
His initial lag putt from distance leaves him eight feet short, putting pressure on the return effort.
He converts the putt to hold his lead as the tension builds on the back nine.
Justin Rose drops another shot at the 12th to fall to ten under.
A poor chip from the back of the green fails to reach the putting surface, and although he limits the damage, it results in a bogey.
That makes it back-to-back dropped shots and leaves Rory McIlroy as the outright leader once again.
Rory McIlroy remains at eleven under after a steady par at the 10th.
From behind the green, he judges the pace well on a tricky downhill putt to leave a simple tap-in.
Cameron Young also makes par on the hole, staying at ten under as the final group continues through the back nine.
Justin Rose drops a shot at the 11th to move back to eleven under.
His pitch leaves a difficult downhill par putt from around 20 feet, which slides left of the hole.
That bogey brings him back alongside Rory McIlroy at the top as the pressure builds at Amen Corner.
Rory McIlroy misses a key chance to draw level with Justin Rose at the 9th.
His six-foot birdie putt slides by, leaving him at eleven under, one shot off the lead.
Cameron Young drops further back after another bogey, falling to ten under as he hits a difficult patch.
Justin Rose remains at twelve under after a par at the 10th.
His approach from 175 yards leaves a long birdie attempt, which slides left of the hole.
He safely converts the four-foot putt for par to keep his lead intact heading to the next hole.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young both move to eleven under after birdies at the 8th.
McIlroy completes a composed two-putt for birdie, while Young produces a creative chip from beyond the green and converts his chance.
Both players remain within one shot of Justin Rose
Justin Rose moves two shots clear at the top of the leaderboard at twelve under.
He drains a 20-foot putt at the 9th to cap a run of four birdies in five holes.
His approach play sets up another chance at the 10th, and he converts again to extend his advantage as he continues his charge.
Rory McIlroy moves to ten under after a birdie at the 7th.
He rolls in a putt from distance to close back to within one shot of the lead.
Justin Rose now holds top spot, with McIlroy firmly back in contention as the momentum shifts again.
Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy both drop shots at the 6th.
Young produces a superb lag from distance but misses from four feet for par, slipping back to eleven under.
McIlroy also misses his par putt after a poor effort from off the green, dropping to nine under.
The lead is now down to a single shot as the leaderboard tightens.
Cameron Young remains at twelve under after another key par save at the 5th.
He holes a lengthy putt to stay in front, continuing a strong run on the greens.
Rory McIlroy is unable to convert his birdie chance on the hole and remains at ten under, two shots behind.
Rory McIlroy falls two shots off the lead after a double bogey at the 4th.
After a strong recovery chip, he misses the par putt and then the return effort, resulting in an unexpected double.
Cameron Young saves par on the same hole and moves clear at twelve under, with McIlroy now at ten under.
Rory McIlroy has drawn level with Cameron Young at twelve under after a birdie at the 3rd.
His bunker shot sets up a good opportunity, and he converts the putt up the hill to erase earlier missed chances.
Young makes par on the hole, leaving the two players tied once again at the top of the leaderboard.
Cameron Young moves into the solo lead at twelve under after a birdie at the 2nd.
He holes a heavily breaking putt to edge ahead at the top of the leaderboard.
Rory McIlroy has a chance to match him but misses his birdie effort, remaining at eleven under as Young pulls clear.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young remain level at eleven under in the early stages of the final round.
Both players have made steady starts, with no change at the top of the leaderboard.
Sam Burns drops back to nine under after a double bogey at the 2nd.
A wayward drive into the trees on the right puts him in trouble, and he is forced to hack out before sending his fourth shot beyond the green.
He then takes three to finish the hole, losing ground early in the final round.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young remain tied at eleven under after pars at the 1st.
Young’s birdie attempt is left short, failing to reach the hole on a downhill line.
McIlroy follows with a similar effort, also leaving his putt short from close range before tapping in.
No change at the top
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young have teed off in the final pairing at eleven under.
McIlroy opts for a three-wood and finds the fairway despite drifting slightly right.
Young also takes three-wood but sends his tee shot into a fairway bunker, leaving work to do on the opening hole.
Rory McIlroy finishes his round at eleven under after a par at the 18th.
His birdie attempt does not drop, meaning he shares the lead with Cameron Young heading into Sunday.
He signs for a one-over 73 and it is all about Masters Sunday now.
Rory McIlroy slips back into a share of the lead after a bogey at the 17th.
He cannot hole his chip and then misses a 10-foot putt for par, with the ball stopping on the front right lip.
That drops him to eleven under as he heads to the 18th with the lead no longer his alone.
Rory McIlroy moves back into the solo lead at twelve under.
His eagle attempt at the 15th just comes up short, but he taps in for birdie to make it back-to-back gains.
A composed response after earlier dropped shots, as he edges ahead of the field once again.
Rory McIlroy is back alongside Cameron Young at the top of the leaderboard.
He rolls in a crucial 20-foot putt at the 14th, taking him to eleven under after briefly stepping back to reassess before striking.
Sam Burns is unable to convert his own opportunity and remains one shot behind at ten under as the battle at the top tightens.
Rory McIlroy has lost the lead after a bogey at the 12th.
His tee shot at the par-three goes long, leaving a difficult 15-foot putt for par, which slides by on the left.
That drops him to ten under, with Cameron Young now leading at eleven under after a rapid charge.
A significant shift in the leaderboard after McIlroy’s earlier advantage.
Rory McIlroy drops two shots at the 11th to move back to eleven under.
A poor approach finds the water, and although his pitch from the drop zone gives him a chance to limit the damage, the putt does not fall.
His lead is now reduced to a single shot as the chasing pack close in.
Rory McIlroy is in serious trouble at the 11th.
After a solid tee shot, his approach drifts left, kicks away from the green and runs into the water.
The leader at thirteen under now faces a difficult task to limit the damage, with a double bogey a real possibility.
Rory McIlroy moves to thirteen under with a birdie at the 10th.
That takes him two shots clear at the top of the leaderboard as he builds momentum on the back nine.
Sam Burns cannot convert his birdie chance and settles for another par, remaining at eight under.
Cameron Young is now just one shot off the lead after his seventh birdie of the day.
A precise approach into the 14th leaves him with a tap-in from three feet, taking him to eleven under.
Jason Day also continues his charge, making a third consecutive birdie to move to eight under.
The leaderboard is tightening as the final round gathers pace.
Cameron Young moves into second place at ten under after a birdie at the 13th.
He reaches the par five in two and, although his eagle attempt comes up short, he leaves himself a simple tap-in.
Young is now six under for his round and continues to build momentum on the back nine.
Rory McIlroy remains at twelve under after another par save at the 7th.
A wayward tee shot leaves him in trouble again, and his approach finds the front bunker, but he chips to around six feet and converts.
Sam Burns also makes par after finding the green in regulation but needing a clutch putt from similar range to avoid a three-putt.
Both players hold their positions as the round continues.
Scottie Scheffler stays at seven under after a missed birdie opportunity at the 17th.
He gives himself another strong chance from around eight feet, but the putt does not drop.
His tee-to-green play remains strong, though missed opportunities on the greens have limited his progress on the back nine.
Rory McIlroy remains at twelve under after another par save at the 6th.
A loose tee shot leaves him in trouble, but he recovers with a precise chip to around five feet.
He converts the putt to maintain his four-shot advantage, continuing a strong display of short game under pressure.
Rory McIlroy remains at twelve under after a key par save at the 6th.
A loose tee shot leaves him short-sided on the left, but he responds with an excellent pitch to around five feet.
He converts the putt to maintain his four-shot lead over Sam Burns.
Rory McIlroy has held his lead with an important par save at the 4th.
After finding the bunker, he plays out to just inside 10 feet and converts the putt to avoid dropping a shot.
He remains at twelve under, maintaining a four-shot advantage over Sam Burns as the round continues.
Shane Lowry has made a hole-in-one at the 6th to move to eight under.
Shane Lowry has made a hole-in-one at the 6th to move to eight under.
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His tee shot drops straight into the cup for an ace, producing one of the moments of the tournament.
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His tee shot drops straight into the cup for an ace, producing one of the moments of the tournament.
The eagle moves him to within four shots of Rory McIlroy as the leaderboard tightens.
Rory McIlroy has responded with a birdie at the 3rd to move to twelve under.
His eagle putt from around 22 feet runs just out of pace, leaving a simple tap-in.
He moves back to level for his round after the early bogey, steadying his position at the top of the leaderboard.
Patrick Reed has surged to nine under after three consecutive birdies to begin his round.
He closes to within two shots of Rory McIlroy, applying early pressure at the top of the leaderboard.
Patrick Reed has reduced the gap to three shots after a birdie at the 2nd.
A well-controlled bunker shot sets up the chance, and he converts the putt to make it two birdies in his opening two holes.
Rory McIlroy’s lead has been cut in half early in the round, with the leader also facing trouble at the same hole.
Rory McIlroy has dropped a shot at the opening hole to move to eleven under.
Forced to play a low approach from 89 yards, his ball runs through the green, leaving a tricky recovery.
His par putt slides past the hole, resulting in a bogey to start his round.
Patrick Reed has made a birdie at the opening hole to move to seven under.
A precise approach sets up a short putt from around five feet, which he converts to begin his third round strongly.
He reduces the gap to the lead as the chasing pack looks to apply early pressure.
Rory McIlroy is under way in the third round at Augusta.
The defending champion begins the day with a six-shot lead, the largest after 36 holes in Masters history.
Previous leaders by five shots after two rounds include Harry Cooper, Herman Keiser, Jack Nicklaus, Raymond Floyd, Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler, with five of those six going on to win.
Rory McIlroy has set a new Masters record with a six-shot lead after 36 holes.
The previous largest lead at this stage was five shots, achieved by Harry Cooper (1936), Herman Keiser (1946), Jack Nicklaus (1975), Raymond Floyd (1976), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Scottie Scheffler (2022).
Rory McIlroy has produced a seven-under 65 to move to twelve under and take a six-shot lead.
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He finishes with a birdie to cap a remarkable run of six birdies in his final seven holes.
The defending champion pulls clear of the field heading into the next stage of the tournament. pic.twitter.com/Y86pxtDWZq
Rory McIlroy has produced a remarkable chip-in birdie at the 17th.
Rory McIlroy has produced a remarkable chip-in birdie at the 17th.
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After missing the fairway, he punches his second towards the front of the green before holing out from around 30 yards.
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After missing the fairway, he punches his second towards the front of the green before holing out from around 30 yards.
The birdie takes him to eleven under, opening up a five-shot lead heading to the final hole.
Bryson DeChambeau has missed the cut after a triple bogey at the 18th.
Having worked his way back towards the projected line, he runs into trouble in the bunker and is unable to recover, failing to escape cleanly before dropping further shots.
He finishes at six over par, leaving him outside the cut line and out of the tournament.
Rory McIlroy has stretched his lead to four shots at ten under.
He converts from close range at the 16th to make it four birdies in his last five holes.
The defending champion continues to build momentum on the back nine, pulling clear at the top of the leaderboard.
Rory McIlroy has moved to nine under with a birdie at the 15th.
His putt drops at the front edge of the cup to cap a strong run of three birdies in four holes on the back nine.
He opens up a two-shot lead over Patrick Reed as his round gathers momentum once again.
Patrick Reed has moved to seven under after a birdie at the 17th, closing to within one shot of the lead.
He sets up the opportunity with a precise approach and converts from around 14 feet to continue his strong round.
Rory McIlroy has extended his lead to eight under with a birdie at the 13th.
He plays the par five in control, setting up a strong approach before converting the putt.
The birdie restores his two-shot advantage at the top of the leaderboard as the second round continues.
Rory McIlroy has moved back into the solo lead at seven under after a birdie at the 12th.
He converts from around seven feet to regain top spot on his own.
Rory McIlroy remains at six under after a par at the 11th.
A powerful drive sets up the hole, but his approach leaves a lengthy uphill putt for birdie.
The effort comes close but does not drop, leaving him with a tap-in par as he continues his round near the top of the leaderboard.
Rory McIlroy remains at seven under after a sand save at the 7th.
After finding the front bunker with his approach, he produces a controlled recovery to set up a par.
He avoids a second dropped shot in quick succession and heads to the par-five 8th still leading.
Bryson DeChambeau has worked his way back inside the projected cut line.
Back-to-back birdies at the 7th and 8th move him to three over for the tournament, recovering from an early setback in his round.
Matt Fitzpatrick sits at two over, while Xander Schauffele is three under as play continues.
Rory McIlroy remains at seven under after a poor approach into the 7th.
From just 98 yards, his wedge comes up well short and runs into the front bunker, missing his intended landing area by some distance.
It follows an earlier dropped shot at the 5th, with a couple of loose moments appearing in his round despite his strong start.
Bryson DeChambeau has responded to his bogey at the 6th with a birdie at the 7th.
A solid tee shot sets up a crisp approach into the green, leaving him around eight feet for birdie.
He converts the putt to move back to four over for the tournament as he looks to recover ground.
Rory McIlroy remains at seven under after a par at the 6th.
He produces a strong tee shot at the par three to set up a birdie opportunity, but the putt never threatens the hole.
Justin Rose has completed his round with a par after another solid approach runs just beyond the ideal spot.
He safely negotiates a two-putt to finish, ending his closing stretch two shots better than the previous day.
Rory McIlroy has dropped a shot at the 5th to move back to seven under par.
After a strong drive set up the hole, he is unable to convert his par putt.
It marks his first dropped shot of the day following an early run of birdies.
Justin Rose has held his position at five under with a par save at the 17th.
After missing right off the tee and finding a bunker with his second, he faces a difficult up-and-down.
His bunker shot leaves around 12 feet, and he converts the putt to avoid dropping a shot as he heads to the final hole.
Rory McIlroy has surged further clear at the top of the leaderboard with three consecutive birdies.
A 20-foot putt at the 4th drops to take him to eight under par, extending his advantage to three shots.
The defending champion continues his strong start to the second round, building early separation from the chasing group.
Tyrrell Hatton has carded a six-under 66, his best round at Augusta National.
He hits every green in regulation, becoming the first player since Kevin Na in 2020 to achieve the feat in a Masters round.
At the 18th, he finds the green in two but faces a difficult downhill putt. His par attempt slides past and lips out, resulting in a closing bogey.
Scottie Scheffler is set to drop shots after finding the water at the 15th.
After a strong drive at the par five, his second shot carries too far over the green and runs into the water beyond.
He now faces a difficult recovery and is likely to fall further off the lead as the second round continues.
Rory McIlroy has given himself another birdie opportunity at the 4th.
His tee shot at the 240-yard par three is struck directly at the flag but rolls out on the slope, finishing around 20 feet from the hole.
It leaves him with a makeable chance to extend his lead further.
Rory McIlroy has moved two shots clear at the top of the leaderboard.
He converts from close range at the 3rd to reach seven under, extending his advantage over Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and Sam Burns.
The defending champion has started his round with momentum, building on his early opportunities.
Rory McIlroy has another birdie opportunity at the 3rd.
His drive finishes close to the green, and a controlled chip leaves him with just a short putt of around three feet.
If converted, it would move him two shots clear at the top of the leaderboard.
Rory McIlroy holds the outright lead at six under early in the second round at Augusta.
Justin Rose has bounced back with a birdie at the 15th to move to five under.
A precise chip from behind the green leaves him with a short putt, which he converts to recover ground.
He moves back to within one shot of the lead as the second round continues.
Rory McIlroy has moved into the outright lead at six under after a birdie at the 2nd.
A controlled third shot leaves him with a short putt, which he converts confidently to take the lead on his own.
The defending champion edges ahead as the second round continues at Augusta.
Sam Burns remains in a share of the lead at five under after a strong par save at the 4th.
He finds the bunker off the tee on the par three but produces a long, curling putt of around 20 feet to avoid dropping a shot.
Four pars in four holes for Burns as he stays level with Rory McIlroy at the top of the leaderboard.
Bryson DeChambeau has started his second round with a bogey at the opening hole.
After finding a fairway bunker off the tee, he is unable to reach the green and cannot get up and down to save par.
He moves to five over for the week, leaving him ten shots off the lead early in his round.
Justin Rose has slipped back to four under after a bogey at the 12th.
A fortunate break off the tee keeps him out of the bunker, but he runs his first putt well past the hole and cannot convert the return for par.
Brooks Koepka birdies the same hole to move to two under, while Jordan Spieth drops a shot to fall back to level par.
Bryson DeChambeau faces an early test in his second round at Augusta.
Starting the day at four over par and outside the projected cut line, he finds a fairway bunker off the opening tee.
Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele both find the fairway, making steadier starts as DeChambeau looks to recover ground early.
Scottie Scheffler has worked his way back to two under par after a birdie at the 10th.
It marks his second birdie in three holes around the turn, recovering ground after earlier dropped shots.
He returns to level for his round and moves closer to the leading group as the back nine unfolds.
Justin Rose has surged into a share of the lead at five under par.
He converts from close range at the 11th to cap a run of four birdies in five holes, moving alongside Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns at the top of the leaderboard.
The Englishman’s strong stretch has brought him firmly into contention as the second round develops.
Jon Rahm is at five over par and close to the projected cut line as his second round continues.
The 2023 champion drops a shot at the ninth to move further under pressure, having earlier picked up two birdies in his opening five holes.
With the cut line expected around four or five over, Rahm requires an improved back nine to ensure he plays the weekend.
Justin Rose has closed his front nine with a birdie to move to three under par.
A strong drive sets up a precise approach to around 10 feet, and he converts the putt to continue his push up the leaderboard.
It marks his second birdie in three holes, leaving him two shots off the lead.
Scottie Scheffler has fallen back to level par after back-to-back bogeys at the 4th and 5th.
A poor pitch leaves him with work to do at the 5th, and he is unable to convert the putt to save par.
Gary Woodland also drops a shot at the hole after missing the green with his approach.
Robert MacIntyre recovers from trouble behind the green to scramble for par and remain at eight over.
Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns sit at the top of the leaderboard at five under par as the second round gets under way at Augusta.
Kurt Kitayama, Jason Day and Patrick Reed are two shots back at three under, while Scottie Scheffler is among those within striking distance at two under.
Further down, Aaron Rai begins the day at one under as the chasing pack looks to close the gap.
The featured groups for Friday’s second round at Augusta have been confirmed, with four marquee threeballs scheduled across the day.
The early coverage includes Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose and Brooks Koepka at 14:55 BST, followed by Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland at 15:19 BST.
Later starters include Dustin Johnson, Shane Lowry and Jason Day at 17:56 BST, before Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young and Mason Howell tee off at 18:44 BST.
Coverage is available via Sky Sports+, with main broadcast coverage on Sky Sports Golf from 14:00 BST.
Scottie Scheffler has completed his opening round at two under par, leaving him three shots off the lead.
He converts a short putt on the final hole to close out a round of 70 and remain within range heading into day two.
Gary Woodland finishes at one under after a closing par, while Robert MacIntyre ends a difficult round at eight over par.
Justin Rose has signed for a two-under 70 after finishing with back-to-back bogeys.
The Englishman’s strong round is dented late as he drops shots at the final two holes to fall further off the early lead.
Brooks Koepka also bogeys the last to finish at level par.
Jordan Spieth, despite finding trouble off the tee, manages to scramble for par at the 18th and also ends his round at even par.
Rory McIlroy has opened his Masters campaign with a five-under 67 to share the clubhouse lead with Sam Burns.
The defending champion found a fairway bunker off the tee at the 18th, having hit just five fairways during his round, but made clean contact to reach the green and leave a lengthy two-putt.
From around 40 feet, he safely navigated the final test to secure par and complete his round.
It marks McIlroy’s lowest opening round at Augusta since his 65 in 2011, putting him alongside Burns at the top of the early leaderboard.
Rory McIlroy has found the bunker off the tee at the 18th after pulling his drive left.
The ball settles in the fairway bunker, leaving him with a clear route out but not the ideal position for his approach.
He remains at five under as he plays the final hole of his round.
Bryson DeChambeau has finished his opening round at four over par.
A triple bogey at the 11th proved the key moment in a difficult day, with further dropped shots on the back nine.
He signs for a round of 76, leaving him well off the early pace set by the leaders.
Rory McIlroy is five under through 17 holes and remains in a share of the lead.
Sam Burns has already set the clubhouse target at five under after his opening round of 67.
A group including Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Reed and Kurt Kitayama sit three shots back as play continues.
Bryson DeChambeau is three over through 17 despite a birdie at the penultimate hole.
His frustration is evident late in the round, with course microphones picking up his reaction after another wayward shot from the fairway bunker at the 18th.
He faces a difficult up-and-down to save par and limit further damage on the final hole.
Rory McIlroy has moved into a share of the lead at five under after a birdie at the 15th.
He plays a controlled third shot to avoid danger, leaving a long putt down the slope.
The 29-footer drops cleanly into the hole, lifting him alongside Sam Burns at the top of the leaderboard as his round gathers momentum.
Sam Burns leads the field at five under after setting the clubhouse target with a round of 67.
Rory McIlroy sits one shot back at four under, continuing his charge through the back nine, while Scottie Scheffler is among a group at three under early in his round.
Patrick Reed, Ludvig Åberg, Jason Day, Kurt Kitayama and Aaron Rai are also at three under, keeping the leaderboard tightly packed as the first round develops.
Scottie Scheffler stays at three under after a par at the 4th.
His birdie streak comes to a pause as a lengthy birdie putt narrowly misses.
Robert MacIntyre and Gary Woodland also make pars at the hole, leaving positions unchanged as the group moves on.
Rory McIlroy has moved to four under after another birdie on the back nine.
The defending champion continues his strong run, picking up further ground to close within one shot of Sam Burns’ clubhouse lead.
He is building momentum as the round develops, applying pressure at the top of the leaderboard.
Sam Burns has set the clubhouse lead at five under after an opening round of 67.
He pars his final three holes to secure a career-best round at Augusta, comfortably ahead of his previous best Masters performance.
The American, a Ryder Cup player in recent years, sets the early benchmark with leading names still out on the course.
Scottie Scheffler has surged to three under through his opening three holes.
He follows an eagle at the 2nd with a birdie at the 3rd, where he reaches the green but leaves his long eagle putt short.
A tap-in birdie maintains strong early momentum as he quickly moves into contention.
Rory McIlroy moves to three under with a birdie at the 13th.
Returning to a hole that proved costly last year, he shows no signs of hesitation, striking a controlled wedge into position.
He converts the birdie putt to move within two shots of the lead as the back nine unfolds.
Kurt Kitayama has set the clubhouse target at three under par.
He pars the final hole to complete an opening round of 69, moving to the top of the early standings.
A composed finish caps a mixed but effective round, with others now chasing his mark as play continues.
Rory McIlroy remains at two under after a solid par save at the 12th.
He misses the green off the tee but avoids trouble, leaving himself a workable recovery from the back-left.
A controlled putt through the fringe sets up a straightforward par, which he converts to maintain his position near the lead.
Kurt Kitayama has moved to within two shots of the lead after a birdie on his penultimate hole.His round has been mixed, with a double bogey at the 12th offset by multiple birdies, reflected in a card full of swings in momentum.
A long-range putt drops to pull him closer to Sam Burns at the top as he heads to the final hole.
Sam Burns has moved into the solo lead at Augusta.
A birdie at the 15th takes him to five under par, his third gain in the last four holes as he pulls clear at the top.
Burns is now three holes away from completing a bogey-free round, which would set a strong clubhouse target.
Scottie Scheffler is underway at Augusta.
The world number one and two-time Masters champion tees off on the opening hole, a 445-yard par four.
He begins his round with Patrick Reed and Sam Burns leading at four under, as attention turns to the tournament favourite.
Shane Lowry has produced a moment of brilliance at Augusta.
Shane Lowry holes out for eagle at the 13th in a moment of brilliance, boosting his position on the leaderboard during the opening round at Augusta. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/GgDDNXViBC
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The Irishman holes out for eagle at the 13th, sparking a huge reaction and a smile as he boosts his position on the leaderboard.
A standout moment on the back nine as Lowry moves firmly into contention.
Bryson DeChambeau has slipped to three over par after a triple bogey at the 11th.
He cards a seven on the par four after requiring three attempts to get out of a greenside bunker.
A significant setback on the back nine, undoing his earlier steady work at Augusta.
Justin Rose is underway at Augusta.
The three-time runner-up tees off in his 21st Masters appearance, looking to build on a strong record at the tournament.
He begins his round with the leaderboard led by Patrick Reed and Sam Burns at four under.
Jordan Spieth is underway at Augusta.
The 2015 champion tees off in his 13th Masters appearance, joining a tightly packed leaderboard led by Patrick Reed and Sam Burns at four under.
Attention now turns to Spieth as he begins his round.
Rory McIlroy has surged to two under par.
Back-to-back birdies at the 8th and 9th see him turn in 34 after a steady opening stretch.
A precise approach into the 9th set up the chance, which he converted with a controlled putt, giving him momentum heading to the back nine.
Sam Burns has moved into a share of the lead.
Back-to-back birdies see him reach four under par through 13 holes, alongside Patrick Reed.
A strong run through Amen Corner has lifted him into contention at Augusta.
Bryson DeChambeau remains at level par after 10 holes.
He makes par at the 10th to begin his back nine, following a front-nine 36.
A steady start to the inward half as he looks to build momentum at Augusta.
Fred Couples has made a flying start at Augusta.
The 1992 champion is two under through two holes after back-to-back birdies at the 1st and 2nd, putting him into an early tie for fifth.
Elsewhere, José María Olazábal has slipped to two over par after dropping shots late in his round, having been under par earlier.
Rory McIlroy is one under par through eight holes.
A birdie at the 8th sees him move into the red for the round, adding to his earlier birdie at the 2nd.
He continues a steady front nine with momentum building as he approaches the turn at Augusta.
Cameron Young is four over par through eight holes.
A tough start has seen him drop shots at the 1st, 5th, 6th and 7th.
He remains in search of momentum as his round continues at Augusta.
Bryson DeChambeau is level par after completing his front nine.
He cards a 36, with an early bogey at the 2nd followed immediately by a birdie at the 3rd.
A run of pars from the 4th through the 9th sees him steady his round heading to the back nine at Augusta.
Xander Schauffele is one under par after completing his front nine.
He signs for a 35, with birdies at the 2nd and 5th providing the gains.
A composed opening stretch leaves him well placed as he heads to the back nine at Augusta.
Patrick Reed leads the field at Augusta at five under par through eight holes.
The 2018 champion holds a two-shot advantage over Tommy Fleetwood, who sits at three under through eight.
A group including Sam Burns, Nick Taylor and Akshay Bhatia are at two under, while Kurt Kitayama is one under but further ahead on the course through 12 holes.
The scorecard shows a birdie at the 2nd and a bogey at the 3rd, followed by pars at the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th.
His most recent hole is a par at the 7th, keeping him at even par as his round continues.
Back-to-back birdies at the eighth and ninth, including a 30-foot putt at the last, move him back into red figures.
It caps a mixed front nine of four birdies, a bogey and a double, but he regains momentum heading into the back nine at Augusta.
Patrick Reed has taken control at Augusta.
The 2018 champion drains a 56-foot eagle putt at the par-five eighth, his second eagle of the day, to move to five under par.
He now leads by two shots after Kurt Kitayama dropped a shot at the 11th.
Tommy Fleetwood remains at three under after a par, while Akshay Bhatia moves to two under with a birdie.
Bryson DeChambeau holds at level par after a strong recovery.
Bryson DeChambeau remains at level par after a superb bunker shot sets up a par save, producing a composed recovery at Augusta. pic.twitter.com/QiE1qKkpPv
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From the bunker, he played an excellent shot to set up a par save and keep momentum in his round.
Another composed moment as he stays within touching distance of the leaders at Augusta.
A precise approach into around six feet at the 10th set up a birdie that takes him to four under par.
He has been highly accurate so far, hitting nine of his first 10 greens and six of eight fairways.
A composed and consistent display puts him clear at the top of the leaderboard.
Rory McIlroy continues to battle at Augusta.
Another errant tee shot left him in the trees, but he recovered well to find the front of the green.
A two-putt from around 50 feet secures another par as he steadies his round.
Cameron Young, meanwhile, drops back to two over par after another bogey.
Bryson DeChambeau gets a fortunate break at the sixth.
His tee shot flew high and left towards the crowd, with shouts of “fore” echoing as the ball headed into spectators.
It struck a patron and bounced back into play, allowing DeChambeau to get up and down to save par. He later handed the ball to the spectator.
José María Olazábal is two under par.
The two-time Masters champion continues his strong round, sitting just one shot behind the early leaders.
A composed display sees him firmly in contention as the opening round progresses at Augusta.
Bryson DeChambeau is at level par.
A steady opening stretch has seen him avoid further mistakes and keep his round under control.
He remains within range of the early pace setters as the first round develops at Augusta.
Xander Schauffele remains at one under par.
He continues his steady opening round with pars maintaining his position under par.
A composed start keeps him within touching distance of the early leaders at Augusta.
Kurt Kitayama has moved into a share of the lead at Augusta.
He joins Patrick Reed and Tommy Fleetwood at three under par as the early leaderboard tightens.
José María Olazábal and Sam Burns sit one shot back at -2, with a group building at one under as the opening round continues.
Bryson DeChambeau is back to level par after an early setback.
He made a bogey at the second but responded immediately with a birdie at the third.
A quick recovery steadies his round as he looks to build momentum at Augusta.
Matt Fitzpatrick stays at +1 after a close birdie attempt.
His putt just drifted past the hole, leaving a tap-in par.
A positive look nonetheless as he continues his opening round at Augusta.
Xander Schauffele is at one under par early in his round.
A solid opening stretch has seen him pick up a birdie to move into red figures.
He joins a growing group under par as the first round continues at Augusta.
Rory McIlroy is back to level par after a bogey at the third.
Rory McIlroy falls back to level par after his par putt hangs on the edge and fails to drop at Augusta, resulting in a bogey. pic.twitter.com/mdLsdYseH3
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His par putt hung on the edge of the hole but did not drop, leaving him to tap in for five.
A frustrating moment after his early birdie moved him under par.
Tommy Fleetwood remains at -3 and in a share of the lead after four holes.
The Englishman has made a strong start and continues to match the early pace at Augusta.
He stays alongside Patrick Reed at the top of the leaderboard.
Patrick Reed remains at -3 and in a share of the lead after four holes.
The 2018 champion made a fast start and continues to set the early pace at Augusta.
A solid opening stretch as he looks to build on his early advantage.
Patrick Reed and Tommy Fleetwood continue to share the lead at -3 in the early stages.
José María Olazabal leads the chasing group at -2, with Kurt Kitayama and Akshay Bhatia also in contention.
Rory McIlroy has moved to -1 and sits among a group within two shots of the lead.
Bryson DeChambeau stays at level par after missing a birdie opportunity.
His putt drifted past the hole, leaving him visibly frustrated as he reacted to the miss.
A chance goes begging as he looks to build momentum after his early recovery.
Cameron Young has dropped to +1 after a bogey at the first.
The American concedes an early shot as he begins his opening round at Augusta.
A slow start as he looks to settle into the round.
Rory McIlroy has moved to -1 after a birdie at the second.
The Northern Irishman builds on his opening par to get under par early in his round.
A positive start as he settles into his title defence at Augusta.
Tommy Fleetwood has moved into a share of the lead at -3 after four holes.
The Englishman has made a strong start, picking up three shots in his opening stretch to join the leaders.
An early statement as he looks to contend at Augusta.
Bryson DeChambeau has bounced back to level par with a birdie at the third.
After dropping a shot at the second, the American responds immediately to get his round back on track.
An early recovery as he looks to rebuild momentum.
Rory McIlroy has opened his title defence with a par at the first at Augusta.
The Northern Irishman starts his round at level par as he looks to settle into the opening stages.
A steady start as he begins his latest challenge for the green jacket.
Bryson DeChambeau has slipped to +1 after making a bogey six at the par-five second.
The American was forced to take a drop after a wayward tee shot and could only lay up with his third before completing the hole in six.
It marks an early setback after starting his round at level par.
Patrick Reed leads at -3 after his fast start through two holes at Augusta.
José María Olazabal, Sam Burns and Shane Lowry sit one shot back at -2 as the chasing pack begins to form.
Max Homa and a group of players at -1 are within reach in the early stages.
Bryson DeChambeau is in early trouble after a wayward tee shot at the 2nd.
He is forced to take a drop down the left and can only play his third back into the fairway.
A difficult start on one of Augusta’s key scoring holes.
Patrick Reed has moved into the solo lead after an eagle at the 2nd.
He backs up an opening birdie at the 1st to reach -3 early in his round.
The 2018 champion makes a fast start as the leaderboard shifts at Augusta.
Amateur Mason Howell has pulled his opening tee shot left on his Masters debut.
There are early signs of nerves as he gets his round under way at Augusta.
The 2025 U.S. Amateur champion is making his first appearance at the tournament.
Cameron Young is under way at Augusta in his fifth Masters appearance.
His best finish at the tournament is tied-seventh, which came in 2023.
He begins his round looking to improve on that record.
Rory McIlroy has got his title defence under way at Augusta.
The defending champion begins his round looking to retain the Green Jacket.
All eyes are on his opening holes as the 90th Masters continues.
Bryson DeChambeau has opened his round with a par at the 1st.
A steady start as he begins his opening round at Augusta
Matt Fitzpatrick has opened his round with a par at the 1st.
A steady start as he gets his round under way at Augusta.
Shane Lowry has moved into a share of the lead after birdies at the 1st and 2nd.
A strong second shot into the par-five sets up a simple two-putt to reach -2.
He joins José María Olazabal and Sam Burns at the top of the leaderboard.
Bryson DeChambeau has teed off alongside Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele as featured group coverage begins.
The trio are among the groups being shown in full throughout the afternoon at Augusta.
All three will be aiming to put themselves into contention early in the round.
Matt Fitzpatrick is under way at Augusta in his 12th Masters appearance.
The Englishman’s best finish at the tournament is tied-seventh, which came back in 2016.
He will be looking to improve on that record as his round gets started.
Xander Schauffele is under way at Augusta in his 9th Masters appearance.
His best finish at the tournament came in 2019, when he finished tied for second.
He begins his round looking to build on that strong record at Augusta.
Max Homa has moved into the red with an eagle at the par-five 8th.
He strikes a superb second from nearly 300 yards to within five feet and converts the putt.
It lifts him from +1 to -1, moments after Sam Burns eagle earlier in the round.
Sam Burns has made the first eagle of the tournament at the par-five 2nd.
That moves him to -2 and into a share of the lead with José María Olazabal.
It’s an early boost on one of Augusta’s key scoring holes.
Shane Lowry has made a strong start with a birdie at the 1st after a superb approach from around 150 yards.
He leaves himself a tap-in to move into the red on his opening hole.
That takes him to -1, within one shot of the early lead.
Carlos Ortiz’s difficult start continues, dropping to +7 through his opening five holes.
He has gone bogey, double bogey, bogey, bogey, double bogey in a tough early stretch at Augusta.
At the other end of the leaderboard, José María Olazabal holds the early lead on -2.
José María Olazabal has moved into the red after birdieing the par-five 2nd.
He becomes the latest player to take advantage of the early scoring opportunity at Augusta.
The former champion is looking to build momentum after narrowly missing the cut last year.
Naoyuki Kataoka has made the first birdie of the tournament at the par-five 2nd.
Carlos Ortiz goes the other way, carding a double-bogey seven after having to pitch out from the trees.
It’s an early split in fortunes on one of Augusta’s key scoring holes.
This is the first Masters since 1994 without Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson in the field at Augusta National.
Woods is absent after stepping away from golf following a recent DUI charge, while Mickelson has taken an extended break due to a family health issue.
Between them they have eight Green Jackets, leaving a significant gap in the field this week.
Defending champions at Augusta have produced mixed results when returning to defend the Green Jacket.
Across previous title defences, there have been three wins and eight runner-up finishes, but also 12 missed cuts.
It underlines the challenge Rory McIlroy faces as he begins his title defence at the 90th Masters.
There are no birdies yet at the par-five 2nd, with Haotong Li and Johnny Keefer both unable to take advantage of the early scoring opportunity.
Both players made steady progress through the opening hole but could not convert at one of Augusta’s key early chances.
The wait for the first birdie of the 90th Masters continues.
Max Homa has opened his round with a par at the 1st after finding the right bunker off the tee.
He recovers well to limit the damage, taking par despite the early trouble on his opening hole.
It’s the same bunker Rory McIlroy found during the final round here last year.
Round one pin positions have been confirmed across Augusta National, with Thursday’s flag placements in place for all 18 holes.
The locations will shape scoring early in the day, with several pins positioned to test approach play and distance control as conditions remain fresh for the opening round.
Players now face a full course setup as the 90th Masters gets under way.
Play is under way at Augusta National, with Johnny Keefer and Haotong Li hitting the opening tee shots and both finding the fairway at the 1st.
Rory McIlroy begins his title defence today after completing the career Grand Slam here last year, with attention on whether he can retain the Green Jacket.
Max Homa is among the early starters, along with former champions José María Olazábal and Ángel Cabrera.