Follow usRory Mcllroy made an unimpressive start to his Masters 2023, as he only managed to card a level-par 72.
The 33-year old Irishman shot five birdies but they all got cancelled.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is in fine shape after a four-under 68, while Tiger Woods could barely manage 74.
Ireland’s 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry, American world number seven Xander Schauffele and Australia’s 2013 Masters winner Adam Scott are neck and neck with Scheffler, three shots adrift from the leaderboard.
American 23-year-old Sam Bennett is also among that group after recording the first bogey-free round by an amateur in 30 years.
Spanish world number three Rahm produced the most impressive performance after recovering from a four-putt double bogey on the first hole.
The 28-year-old Spaniard showed real composure and bag of nerves to forget the disappointing start.
Instant back-to-back birdies set the tone for a spectacular round, knocking in five more birdies and an eagle as he dominated the course with long driving and accurate approaches.
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