THE LEADER: Jordan Spieth holds up his ball after putting on the 11th green. He finished the opening round of the Masters in the lead, 6 under par.

THE LEADER: Jordan Spieth kisses his putter after saving par on the 16th hole Thursday in the first round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga.

TWO SHOTS BACK: Shane Lowry of Ireland watches his tee shot on the 12th hole.

TWO SHOTS BACK: Danny Lee of New Zealand tees off on the 17th hole. He finished the day tied for second place.

THREE SHOTS BACK: Paul Casey of England hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole.

THREE SHOTS BACK: Justin Rose of England lines up his putt on the 13th green.

THREE SHOTS BACK: Sergio Garcia of Spain tees off on the 18th tee. He ended the day in a three-way tie for third place.

THREE SHOTS BACK: Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark picks up his ball after making a birdie on the 17th hole.

THREE SHOTS BACK: Ian Poulter of England misses a birdie putt on the 17th hole.