
Rory McIlroy sets off on the defence of his Masters title at Augusta National this afternoon.
The World Number Two tees off just after half 3 Irish Time, alongside Cam Young and amateur Mason Howell for the opening two rounds.
McIlroy insists being the defending champion doesn’t hold any extra pressure.
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Shane Lowry gets his campaign underway with Dustin Johnson and Jason Day at around quarter-to-3.
McIlroy’s fellow Holywood clubman Tom McKibbin makes his Masters debut at quarter-past-4.








