Rory McIlroy had combined feelings after carding a one-under-par 71 on a windswept opening day of the 88th Masters.
McIlroy, carded 4 birdies and three bogeys in his lowest opening spherical since 2018, however ended the day 5 pictures behind taking part in accomplice Scottie Scheffler and 6 adrift of clubhouse chief Bryson DeChambeau.
“It’s satisfying in a single sense as a result of it’s a good begin in comparison with the best way I’ve performed right here just lately, however I felt prefer it might have been two or three higher,” McIlroy, who’s making his tenth try and win a inexperienced jacket and full the profession grand slam, mentioned.
“I believe after the sluggish begin making a couple of birdies across the flip was good. Just a little wasteful coming in. I had a superb probability for birdie on 15 in the course of the golf green and didn’t take that.
“Missed a shortish one on 16 after which the bogey on 17. However total nonetheless not a nasty rating, and clearly lots of golf left to play.
“I’m undoubtedly not out of the match and never chasing something tomorrow. I’m taking part in with Scottie so can regulate what he’s doing and I’m trying ahead to getting again on the market.
“Should you have a look at Scottie in comparison with the remainder of the sphere, the quantity of bogey-free rounds he shoots is phenomenal, and that’s the key to profitable main championships.
“I made three bogeys right this moment, which is ok on the market in these situations, however simply must tidy it up slightly bit to attempt to sustain with him.”
