2010 Masters Tournament, Round 1

1 of 19 Robert Beck/SI

Tiger Woods returned from his four-month layoff with an impressive round of 4-under 68. Woods shot the best opening round of his Masters career, and he made two eagles on Thursday.

2 of 19 Robert Beck/SI

Woods received a huge ovation from the gallery when he came to the first tee for what was surely one of the most anticipated shots in Masters history. He hit a good one.

3 of 19 Al Tielemans/SI

Woods returned to the Masters after more than four months away from the game.

4 of 19 John Biever/SI

"I had to hit the ball well and I had to make some putts," Woods said. "Unfortunately I didn't putt very good today, otherwise it could have been a very special round."

5 of 19 Fred Vuich/SI

Woods made two birdies, a bogey and an eagle on the front nine.

6 of 19 Robert Beck/SI

After months of hiding out, Woods has re-emerged at Augusta National. Inside the ropes, he's the center of attention.

7 of 19 Robert Beck/SI

Fred Couples is known for his easygoing demeanor, but the 50-year-old has been cleaning up on the Champions Tour this season, winning three times. He proved he can play with the young guys as well, taking the first-round lead with a six-under 66.

8 of 19 Robert Beck/SI

Couples played in a sporty — but non-traditional — pair of golf shoes with no socks.

9 of 19 Robert Beck/SI

Tom Watson nearly won the British Open last year, and he is off to a terrific start at the Masters. He birdied three of the last four holes to shoot a 5-under 67.