Bryson DeChambeau leads by one from Scottie Scheffler after the first round of the Masters was completed on Friday.
The LIV golfer finished seven under par but world number one Scheffler showed ominous touch in his bogey-free 66.
Max Homa and Nicolai Hojgaard were among 27 players finishing their rounds on Friday and both are at five under, while Tiger Woods hit a one-over 73.
England’s 2016 winner Danny Willett, playing his first tournament since September, is four under par.
The performance of Willett, given his struggles with injury surprised even himself. The 36-year-old underwent shoulder surgery in late September and was expected to be out for at least 12 months but has returned within six.
“I was still unsure on Monday if I was going to play or not,” Willett, who holed a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th to move within three of the lead, told Sky Sports.
“I’ve been sat at home watching guys play golf on TV for six months. It’s good to be back.”
Rory McIlroy hit a 71 and defending champion Jon Rahm a one-over 73.
Playing off seven at the moment, Murray has already said that his next competitive goal is to become a scratch golfer. While he
A third UK golf club – and the second in Scotland – has announced it is closing down in less than one week. Torrance Park in Lanarkshir
Packing in 70 golfers on a clear autumn day, the tournament, which was held on September 6, included donations, fees and raffles, contributing to the total.
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