Tiger Woods (66): "I took advantage of situations today and made some good putts. I three-putted twice, but made my share. I kept my approach shots below the hole and that's the key round here. Putting is so demanding - you can have a 10-foot putt with three feet of break on it and that's just not normal. I'm pleased with where I'm at. At eight under you can't really complain and in a major it's not bad. I'm right up there in the ball game and in with a great chance."

Chris DiMarco (69): "I read a lot of articles this morning that said other first round leaders in the past didn't shoot any more rounds in the sixties. That's why I wanted to hole the putt on the last. This is a dream and you can pinch me if you want, but maybe this is the week for me to get up there with the likes of Woods and Duval. After the bogey at the first I'm really pleased. I knew I didn't have to be aggressive. The only time I've played with Tiger was a practice round when he was an amateur. I said then he was aggressive and had a lot to learn. He's learnt quickly!"

Darren Clarke (67): "Any time you shoot 67 at Augusta you've got to be pleased. I hit a lot of good shots and I am very happy with the way I am swinging it. My patience has been very good too. More learned people than me have said you have to be patient and that's what I've tried to do. I've hit it in the wrong place a few times and paid the penalty, but when you try to go looking for birdies that's when you end up making bogeys, double bogeys or worse."