Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Rory McIlroy tested their shotmaking at opening practice for the 90th Masters on Monday as the world's top golfers prepared for the year's first major.
Formidable conditions are expected for Thursday's first round at Augusta National, where there's no rain in the forecast and undulating greens are likely to run firm and fast all week.
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