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Masters 2016: Jason Day unconcerned despite late slide

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Jason Day says he won't dwell on his mistakes after dropping five shots in his last four holes

Jason Day insists he is not worried despite dropping five shots in the last four holes of his first round at Augusta.

The world No 1 headed into the par five 15th just a shot behind first round leader Jordan Spieth but a run of bogey, double bogey, bogey saw him slip back to even par for the round.

Indeed, having reached the turn at five under, Day admitted that his thoughts were on going past Spieth.

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"I was thinking at least seven or eight [under par], especially in those conditions today," he told Sky Sports. "If I could've got past him then that would've been great.

"I was just out of position on 15, 16 and 17 - even 18 I was out of position. It's difficult but it is what it is, it happens. You can't do anything about, you've just got to refocus and get into tomorrow's round."

Jason Day of Australia reacts on the second green during the first round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta
Image: Jason Day dropped five shots in his last four holes

Despite the late slide, Day remained upbeat, choosing to focus on how well he had played for the first 14 holes and brushing off suggestions a poor finish would affect him in the second round.

"To be honest, I'm not even worried about it, I've got to deal with it now, get over it and push forward," he added.

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"I can't dwell on it or think about it. I feel good about my game and I played great golf up until that point."

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