- Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly Belfast Telegraph —
- Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly The Independent —
- McIlroy ties lead after superb start to Masters defence RTE —
- When is Rory McIlroy playing at the Masters on Friday? UK tee times for round two The Standard —
- McIlroy, Scheffler, DeChambeau lead star-studded field as Masters tees off at Augusta The Globe and Mail —
- Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau lead star-studded field at Masters The Independent —
- Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy The Independent —
- Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy Belfast Telegraph —
- Patrick Reed off to a flyer as Rory McIlroy begins Masters defence Belfast Telegraph —
- The Masters Day One: Rory McIlroy one shot off early lead as defending champions nears end of his first round at Augusta Belfast Telegraph —
- The Masters Day One: Rory McIlroy tied for the early lead as defending champions nears end of his first round at Augusta Belfast Telegraph —
- The Masters Day One: Sparkling Rory McIlroy makes move at Augusta Irish Independent —
Rory McIlroy Leads Masters Defense
McIlroy’s strong performance comes amid high expectations following his historic career grand slam victory last year.
Other top contenders, including Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, remain within striking distance as the first major of the year gets underway.
The tournament has seen its usual share of drama, including a ceremonial first tee shot from Jack Nicklaus that hooked into the gallery.
Fans and analysts are watching closely to see if McIlroy can maintain his momentum through the weekend in Georgia.