# The Masters Day 1: McIlroy makes fast start to title defence

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Podcast: [Sky Sports Golf Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sky-sports-golf-podcast-424705)
Published: 2026-04-09T23:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jamie is joined by Andrew Coltart to look back on the first day's play of the 2026 Masters. Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns lead the way on five under and hold a two shot advantage over the rest of the field. - Every day of the Masters is live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-golf-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Golf Podcast". Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTube For all the latest golf news, head to skysports.com/golf For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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