Masters Tournament 2016: Mobile Updates for Friday Leaderboard Scores

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Published: April 8, 2016

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For the second straight year, Jordan Spieth opened the Masters Tournament in grand fashion.

The defending champion couldn't replicate 2015's torrid score of 64, but he came close. He accumulated six birdies Thursday, finishing his 18 holes in first place with a six-under-par 66. 

This time around, he immediately faced steep competition at Augusta National. Jason Day, a favorite to earn his first green jacket, looked poised to join him on top before torpedoing a previously bright afternoon with a triple bogey. Entering Friday's second round at even par, the 28-year-old now must make up considerable ground.

With one round in the books, let's take a look back at Thursday's results and most memorable moments.



 

Thursday's Top Storylines Jordan Spieth Starts Strong



After stockpiling subpar results this year, Spieth needed a quick opening to remind everyone he's the tournament's golfer to beat. Mission accomplished.

Before the Masters, he had submitted his worst performances during the first round, averaging a 70.86 score. Those woes dissipated in Georgia, where he shot steadily throughout Thursday.

Just as important as his birdies, he didn't hover over par on any hole. Since joining the fold in 2014, the 22-year-old hasn't succumbed to the stress of the prestigious event. ESPN Stats & Info highlighted his consistency at Augusta:



An early tee time saved him from the worst of heavy winds, and he looked at home using a new driver. Even though several adversaries remain on his tail, a bogey-free day placed the young Texan in the driver's seat with a two-stroke lead.

With three more rounds like Thursday's, Spieth would join Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the fourth back-to-back Masters champion.

 

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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