Mixed fortunes for Lowry and Power on Day One of the Masters

Shane Lowry added a finishing birdie to post the early clubhouse lead a 4-under 68, tying his lowest round in eight Masters starts. Seamus Power, on the other hand, went double-double to settle for a 1-over 73, falling outside the top 40.

LOWEST ROUND: Shane Lowry matched his lowest round in eight Masters starts. Pic: Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Two final holes at Augusta National illustrated the fine line golfers walk in the Masters Tournament.

Ireland hopefuls Shane Lowry and Séamus Power sat tied in the top five through 16 holes of Thursday’s opening round.