Event Brief
Rory McIlroy starts Masters title defense with 5-under
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Rory McIlroy posts a 5-under round on Day One of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National.
WHO: Rory McIlroy
WHAT: posts a 5-under round
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 8:27 PM ET
WHERE: Augusta National Golf Club
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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