Scottie

That leaves a lot of leeway for a menu, the ability — as Masters winners from Scottie Scheffler to Tiger Woods did — to default to bone-in ribeye or porterhouse steaks.

"It's very nice," was McIlroy's reflection after the garment was slipped on to his shoulders by last year's champion Scottie Scheffler.

Among his multiple close calls since then was the time he shot 64 in the 2022 Masters final round to finish second, three shots behind Scottie Scheffler, the current defending champion.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, looking to become the first player since Tiger Woods in 2002 to win green jackets in consecutive years, shot 68.

Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler features in the best shots from day one at the Masters at Augusta.