McIlroy mentioned not compounding errors was key to his score-building on Thursday having birdied all 4 par-fives after lacking the green.
Concentrating on a quick begin, he was compelled to remain affected person as he performed the primary seven holes in stage par earlier than selecting up 5 photographs between the eighth and fifteenth holes.
Whereas he admitted two beneath par would have been a “honest rating” given his errant lengthy sport, he was buoyed by how he used the expertise gathered in 17 earlier Masters begins to submit a greater rating.
“I could not have requested for way more, particularly after the best way I began,” the 36-year-old added, talking to BBC Sport NI.
“Within the timber on one, two, 5. I am much more happy taking part in the primary seven holes in even par. After which after I began to swing it a bit higher, I may string some good holes collectively and make some birdies.
“However I undoubtedly relied on my brief sport and my expertise. Hopefully I hit a couple of extra fairways [on Friday] and provides myself a couple of extra possibilities.”
