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Jordan Spieth dazzles in opening day at Augusta

Jordan Spieth kicks off The Masters with a first-round 64 as the youngster flashes his green jacket credentials in style.

American Jordan Spieth shot a first-round 64 to take a three-shot lead on day one of The Masters in Augusta this morning.

The 21-year-old sank no fewer than nine birdies in a dazzling opening-day performance to finish on eight-under-par, three strokes clear of the trailing pack.

England's Justin Rose is among those in a four-way tie for second after shooting a five-under 67.

The 2013 US Open champion holed six birdies in all, with a bogey at the 11th the only blemish on his card after day one.

Rose sits second alongside Australian Jason Day, American Charley Hoffman and South Africa's Ernie Els - a two-time runner-up here in 2000 and 2004.

Pre-tournament favourite Rory McIlroy endured a mixed first day, shooting a one-under 71 after filling his card with a modest three birdies and two bogeys.

Meanwhile, Tiger Woods announced his return to action after a two-month absence with a one-over 73 following an erratic front nine that saw a number of wayward tee shots undermine his round.

Woods, who bogeyed the first, fourth, ninth and 12th, managed to salvage something with a number of impressive bogeys to finish on 73, along with Lee Westwood.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2015
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