McIlroy appeared to be more poised entering his latest sojourn at Augusta National, but after Thursday, that does not appear to be the case

As Rory McIlroy looks to win The Masters for the first time ever, here's a look at how he fared in the tournament's first round on Thursday.

Two well-struck shots. Two big bounces over the green. That was all it took for Rory McIlroy to turn a superb opening round into another pedestrian start at the Masters.

Poppy McIlroy drained a 25ft birdie putt, while 7-year-old Frankie Fleetwood charmed with the post-round interview, stealing the show.

Jack Nicklaus revealed Thursday at his Masters honorary starter news conference what he told Rory McIlroy ahead of the 2025 tournament.

Thursday, McIlroy’s game abandoned him precisely at the moment when he had a chance to close the gap on Rose, atop the leaderboard at 7-under. McIlroy was on the backside downslope of the par-5 15th, at -4 on the day, lying at two strokes on the hole. Not a perfect position, but a birdie was still well within reach.

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Poppy's viral moment at the Masters Tournament Par 3 Contest was a perfect cherry on top to McIlroy and Stoll flexing their mended marriage after divorce scare.