Viktor Hovland comes out firing early at the Masters

Norway's Viktor Hovland held the early lead in the first round of the Masters by shooting 5-under par on the front nine Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Hovland's strong start came under the glare of playing in a threesome with Tiger Woods. Xander Schauffele is the third member of the group.

Woods made the turn at 2-over while Schauffele was 2 under.

Hovland sank a 25-foot eagle putt on the second