McIlroy makes his mark

It was a day to remember for Rory McIlroy in The Masters – and one to forget for Padraig Harrington and world number one Martin Kaymer.

McIlroy makes his mark

It was a day to remember for Rory McIlroy in The Masters – and one to forget for Padraig Harrington and world number one Martin Kaymer.

While they shot 77 and 78 respectively – Harrington nearly pulled out with neck trouble – 21-year-old McIlroy shone with a seven under par 65 and will go into the second round joint leader with big-hitting Spaniard Alvaro Quiros.

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