ENGLAND'S Justin Rose was the joint overnight leader after the first round of the Masters at Augusta.Rose shot a three under par 69 which was equalled only by Masters rookie Brett Wetterich on a day when the average score was 76.

ENGLAND'S Justin Rose was the joint overnight leader after the first round of the Masters at Augusta.

Rose shot a three under par 69 which was equalled only by Masters rookie Brett Wetterich on a day when the average score was 76.

Englishman David Howell, who had an eagle at the 530-yard 15th hole, was third after shooting a 70 while Tiger Woods bogeyed the last two holes for a 73.