AUGUSTA, Ga. – A brief look at the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
Leading: Jordan Spieth, with an 8-under-par 64.
Just back: Four players, including Justin Rose, Ernie Els, Jason Day and Charley Hoffman, are three shots back at 67.
Spieth’s streak: Spieth birdied six of seven holes during one stretch, beginning at the eighth hole.
Where’s Tiger?: Woods was nine shots back after a 1-over 73.
And Bubba?: Defending champion and two-time winner Bubba Watson shot an opening 71.
Stat of the day: World No. 1 Rory McIlroy and Tom Watson, who is ranked 956th, both shot 71.
Noteworthy: Tom Watson, 65, became the oldest player to break par at the Masters. The previous record was set by 61-year-old Sam Snead in 1974.
Who to watch: Spieth tees off at 7:57 a.m. Friday in search of his first major title. Woods has a 8:30 a.m. tee time.
TV: Friday, 1-5:30 p.m., ESPN.
Associated Press