Rory McIlroy with “half a chance’ at Masters title amid 48-year history

The 88th Masters Tournament has been one of the toughest tests fans have seen in years. Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour kept all but eight of 89 competitors at even par or worse Friday.

One of those unfortunate souls was Rory McIlroy, who carded a 5-over 77 Friday.

Following his round, the Northern Irishman detailed just how difficult it was out there.

“Tough day, really tough day. Just hard to make a score and just sort of trying to make as many pars as possible,” McIlroy said.

That seems to be an understatement.

The opening round at Augusta National proved difficult, as seen by the

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