Australia's Rod Pampling has the honour of hitting the opening tee shot of the 70th Masters at the Augusta National Club

Britain's Nick Faldo, a three-time winner at Augusta, is among the early starters, but cards a torrid seven-over 79

Gary Player birdies the first hole of his 49th Masters to share the lead, but drops back after a double bogey on three

Defending champion Tiger Woods sends his opening drive left, but makes a solid start with two pars

Former champion Ian Woosnam finds the going a little tougher though, dropping three shots in the opening seven holes

Woods endures a mixed day but manages to hole an impressive birdie putt at the last to secure a level-par 72

America's Rocco Mediate cards a four-under par 68 to grab the early clubhouse lead at Augusta

But the 2000 champion Vijay Singh grabs the overnight lead - four birdies in five holes help him to a five-under-par 67

South Africa's Retief Goosen stays in contention at two under alongside compatriot Tim Clark

A colourful Darren Clarke cards a level-par 72 consisting of one eagle, one double bogey and 16 pars

Phil Mickelson, the 2004 champion, finishes strongly with two birdies in his last four holes to climb into fourth on two under