The one glaring omission from Rory McIlroy's otherwise sterling resume is a green jacket.
That won't change if his lack of consistency with the putter in Thursday's round continues.
McIlroy shot a one-over 73in the opening round of the 2019 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, overcoming a slow start with three birdies on the final six holes but watching his momentum slip away with bogeys on the final two holes. He is still just four shots off the lead as of the completion of his round and within striking distance with history at stake.