Rory Mc Ilroy will go into Day 2 of the Masters just three shots off the lead on 1 under par, with fellow Irish challengers Graeme McDowell on level par and Darren Clarke further back on 2 over.

Bill Haas has a one shot lead on 4 under while defending champion Adam Scott , Luis Oosthuizen and Bubba Watson are all 3 under.

Former Irish Open winner Shane Lowry says he fancies Mc Ilroy's chances this weekend.