Spieth leads at the Masters

Jordan Spieth is atop the leaderboard after the first round of The Masters. He shot a six-under 66 on Thursday at Augusta National, two shots clear of Tony Finau and Matt Kuchar.

Rory McIlroy is among seven golfers at minus-three. Phil Mickelson is at two-under. Playing his first Masters in three years, Tiger Woods opened with a one-over 73.

Louisville area native Justin Thomas is tied for 42nd at two over par 74. Defending champ Sergio Garcia had five balls roll off the green into the water on the 15th hole, shooting an eight-over 13 on that one hole. He finished his round at nine-over 81.