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Golf-Masters under way as Augusta awaits McIlroy and Scheffler

Golf-Masters under way as Augusta awaits McIlroy and Scheffler

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - Mostly clear skies and cool conditions greeted the early starters as the Masters got under way on Thursday at Augusta National with defending champion Rory McIlroy and world number one Scottie Scheffler yet to tee off in the year's first major.

Golf-Teen amateur Howell keeps it light alongside McIlroy at Masters

Golf-Teen amateur Howell keeps it light alongside McIlroy at Masters

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - Mason Howell's first Masters round alongside Rory McIlroy featured plenty of things an 18-year-old amateur might expect at Augusta National: nerves, laughs, lessons and, somewhat less traditionally, a hat that kept flying off his head.

Rory McIlroy taps into Masters champion confidence to spark rally

Rory McIlroy taps into Masters champion confidence to spark rally

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Rory McIlroy admitted he hasn't felt the same at "certain" golf tournaments since completing the career grand slam 12 months ago, but all the same old feelings came rushing back on the first tee at Augusta National on Thursday. And that's a good thing, in his estimation.

Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeat

Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeat

As Rory McIlroy was warming up on the practice range, Jack Nicklaus was busy touting the Northern Irishman’s game saying he had a “very, very good chance” to repeat as Masters champion

McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead

McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead

Rory McIlroy has been savoring his Masters win all week at Augusta National

Golf-Nicklaus, Player send encouragement to Woods

Golf-Nicklaus, Player send encouragement to Woods

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - Golf greats Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player offered words of encouragement on Thursday to fellow Masters champion Tiger Woods, who is missing this year's tournament as he seeks treatment following a rollover car accident.

Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns

Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns

Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters

Golf-McIlroy says Augusta burden has gone after Masters triumph

Golf-McIlroy says Augusta burden has gone after Masters triumph

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 7 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy said arriving at Augusta National as the reigning Masters champion had left him feeling more relaxed than at any point in his previous visits, with the burden that once followed him here finally gone.

Rory McIlroy is taking a champion's victory lap at Augusta National ahead of his Masters defense

Rory McIlroy is taking a champion's victory lap at Augusta National ahead of his Masters defense

Rory McIlroy thought winning the Masters was one of the greatest days of his career

Golf-Absence of Woods and Mickelson from Masters felt around Augusta National

Golf-Absence of Woods and Mickelson from Masters felt around Augusta National

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 7 (Reuters) - For three decades at the Masters, the roars that echoed loudest off the towering pines at Augusta National belonged to two men.

Justin Rose has 3 runner-up finishes at the Masters. He sees that as a good sign

Justin Rose has 3 runner-up finishes at the Masters. He sees that as a good sign

Justin Rose is the eternal optimist when it comes to the Masters

Golf-McIlroy gets morning start to Masters title defense, Scheffler going out late

Golf-McIlroy gets morning start to Masters title defense, Scheffler going out late

AUGUSTA, Georiga, April 7 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy will launch his Masters title defense on Thursday alongside world number three Cameron Young and amateur Mason Howell. McIlroy, bidding to become only the fourth player to repeat as Masters champion, will go out in the 15th group at 10:31 a.m.