Flawless Paul Casey takes clubhouse lead with seven-under 65 at Masters

Although DeChambeau recovered from a shaky start to finish two under par, Casey equalled the lowest round of his career at Augusta

Paul Casey carded a brilliant 65 on day one of the Masters. Picture: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

England’s Paul Casey claimed the clubhouse lead in the weather-affected first round of the Masters as Tiger Woods made an ominous start to the defence of his title.

US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau had dominated the headlines in the build-up to the week after overpowering Winged Foot on his way to a six-shot victory in the US Open in September.