Langer in the hunt

Bernhard Langer’s bid to become the oldest-ever winner of the Masters had a thrilling start today when he birdied the first two holes to move only a stroke behind Americans Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco.

The 46-year-old Ryder Cup captain – he insists he will not play in September’s match – chipped in from 35 feet on the opener, then played a wonderful chip to two feet at the par-five second.