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Brooks Koepka admitted he "didn't play good" as he carded a two-over 74 in the opening round of The Masters, but insisted he had not been troubled by his right knee.

The greens are firm and fast. Spectators are back. The course is blush with azaleas, not autumn's colors. For young players, this tournament is an opportunity for a more traditional Masters experience.

Dustin Johnson insisted he felt "no additional pressure" as defending Masters champion after opening with a two-over 74 on a tough first day at Augusta National.

The first Black golfer to play the Masters in 1975 is an honorary starter as the 2021 tournament gets underway at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy's tough start to the 85th Masters was also painful for his dad, who was hit in the leg by a stray shot from his son on the seventh hole.

Lee Elder was awarded a rapturous welcome as he enjoyed another moment of Masters history shortly before the 85th edition of the tournament got under way.

Leaderboard updates from the 85th edition of The Masters, held at Augusta National in Georgia. Watch live on Sky Sports The Masters.

Can Jordan Spieth follow his Texas Open victory with major success at The Masters? Andrew Coltart reflects on his resurgence and assesses the hopes of a couple of other Augusta contenders...