By The Associated Press

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – A look at Thursday’s first round of the 72nd Masters:

Leading: Justin Rose and Trevor Immelman at 4-under 68.

Just behind: Brian Bateman, Brandt Snedeker and Lee Westwood, one shot back at 69.

Where’s Tiger?: Tiger Woods was four strokes behind at 72, but it’s not unusual for the four-time Masters champion to be lurking off the pace after the first round. In his previous wins, he’s never been closer than three shots off the lead at the end of day one.

Defending champion: Zach Johnson got off to a strong start in defense of his title, shooting a 70 that left him just two strokes off the pace.

Hole-in-one: Ian Poulter had the 19th hole-in-one in Masters history at No. 16, sinking an 8-iron from 169 yards. Eleven of the aces have come at 16, more than the other three par 3s combined. It was Poulter’s third career hole-in-one.

Weather delay: After Arnold Palmer hit a ceremonial tee shot, the start of play was delayed an hour because of thick fog. Once it cleared, the round was played in warm, sunny conditions.

Player’s record: Gary Player broke a tie with Palmer for most Masters appearances by teeing off for the 51st time.

Familiar spot: Rose is leading after the first round in his third straight Masters. He faded to a tie for 22nd in 2004, and tied for fifth a year ago. This also was the third straight time he broke 70 in the opening round, but he’s never done it any other day.

Streak in jeopardy: Fred Couples has made every cut in his Masters career, but his streak of 23 in a row is in danger after he opened with a 76.

Tee times: Phil Mickelson, Andres Romero, K.J. Choi, 10:34 a.m.; Woods, Angel Cabrera, Stuart Appleby, 1:52 p.m.; Rose, Henrik Stenson, Toru Taniguchi, 2:03 p.m.

Noteworthy: Woods was seven shots behind after the first round at his last Masters win in 2005.

Quoteworthy: “I feel good about how I played all day. I hit a lot of good putts that just didn’t go in. I’ve just got to stay patient out there and hopefully it will turn.” – Woods.

Television: Friday, 4-7 p.m., 8-11 p.m., ESPN.