McIlroy Starts Defence With Early Masters Lead

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Defending champion Rory McIlroy has a share of the lead after the opening day at The Masters.

The Northern Irishman scored five birdies in an eight-hole stretch to finish his first round on 67.

The world number-two golfer is joined on five under par at the top by American Sam Burns.

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Shane Lowry is in a tie for sixth on two-under – he’ll tee off again before 6.