McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete April 10, 2026 at 02:23 PM

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After the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, defending champion Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns are tied for the lead at 5-under par. Several past champions and other top golfers, including Patrick Reed and Scottie Scheffler, are within striking distance. However, some prominent LIV Golf players, such as Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, struggled and face a challenge to make the cut for the weekend rounds. McIlroy expressed relief at feeling the usual first-round nerves, indicating the tournament's continued importance to him. Burns matched his score with strong performance on the par 5s.

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It’s the first round of major season, the first round of the 16 most important rounds of the year.

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Jon Rahm shot two shots worse than DeChambeau on Thursday.

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Bryson DeChambeau shot 76 on Thursday.

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Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns are tied for first after opening with 5-under 67s at Augusta National.

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McIlroy shot one of his best first rounds ever at the Masters.

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Northern Ireland 40% Scottie Scheffler 40% Patrick Reed 40% LIV Golf 50% Jon Rahm ×260% Bryson DeChambeau 60% Augusta, Georgia 70% Sam Burns ×270% Augusta National Golf Club ×280% Rory McIlroy ×590% Masters Tournament ×495%

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masters 100% rory mcilroy 90% golf tournament 80% augusta national 70% leaderboard 70% making the cut 70% sam burns 60% bryson dechambeau 60% jon rahm 60% first round 50%

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Augusta National Golf Club

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