THE LEAD: Hoffman's four-shot lead was the largest for the first round of the Masters since 1955. 1 player in the world and Masters favorite, had to withdraw because of a freak back injury. Spieth shot par or better in his first nine rounds at the Masters. He has shot over par his last four rounds at the Masters. KEY STATISTIC: No one has come from more than seven shots behind after the first round to win the Masters.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 07, 2017 01:18 UTC