McIlroy Defends Masters Title Amid Early Struggles

Rory McIlroy tees off at Augusta National to defend his Masters title, with Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Reed impressing in the early rounds. Fleetwood and Reed have both posted strong starts, positioning themselves among the early contenders in the first round.

In contrast, Carlos Ortiz has endured a difficult beginning to his second Masters appearance, posting scores of 5-7-5-4-6 through five holes (+7). The Mexican golfer, who tied for fourth at last year's US Open, is already facing an uphill battle as he navigates the challenging Augusta National course.