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Masters 2016: Jordan Spieth leads early on Day 1; Rickie Fowler falters

Jordan Spieth picked up where he left off last year at Augusta National by shooting an opening round 6-under 66 Thursday to take the early first-round lead in the Masters.

Spieth, the defending champion, birdied six holes without dropping a shot. If his lead stands, he would become the first player to hold the lead after five straight rounds. This is the 80th Masters tournament.

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Spieth had everything working Thursday. Despite playing with a new driver head, he found the fairway off the tee and gave himself good looks at birdie.