McIlroy & Burns Tied for Lead at Masters

It's April 10th.

I'm Corey with the story, and this is Hartford News today, your AI-powered local news.

Rory McAroy and Sam Burns are tied for the lead after the first round of the Masters, both

firing 567s.

As the defending champ, McAroy posted his lowest opening round here in 15 years, shaking

off a slow start with a monster 3 wood on the, par 5 eighth for an easy birdie.

Fans crushed the par 5's with 3 birdies and an eagle, calling it the key recipe for

success at Augusta.

Perfect blue skies and light winds made for a scorcher of a day, but no rain in sight

could mean the first dry Masters in 25 years, with firm.

Greens ready to test everyone.

Players like Shane Lowry, who shot even par 70, warned this might be the toughest setup

they've seen lately, as the course firms up and gets.

Krusty.

McAroy admitted he exceeded his hopes for a solid start, even with some nerves in his

18th go round.

World number 1.

Scotty Sheffler sits at 2 under, tied with Lowry, Zander Schoffley and Justin Rose after

strong finishes.

Patrick Reed led early with two front 9 eagles but dropped shots, ending at 69, while

Bryson D. Shambo and Patrick Cantlay struggled to.

76 and 77.

Augusta keeps everyone honest, no matter the leaderboard, setting up a tense battle ahead

as the champs chase that green jacket.