McIlroy leans on experience to share Masters lead
McIlroy hit only five of 14 fairways in Thursday's first round but still tied for the lead — his strongest Augusta opening since 2011.
Rory McIlroy found just five of 14 fairways in Thursday's opening round at the Masters but still managed to grab a share of the lead. It is his best start at Augusta National since 2011, a result he achieved by leaning on experience despite a scrappy day from the tee.