Tiger Woods sinks three birdies to end his first round at the Genesis Invitational at two-under par, five strokes within leaders Max Homa and Keith Mitchell.
includes at least five back surgeries, his recovery from a near-fatal rollover accident, and a recent bout with plantar fasciitis. Multiple times in the opening round he had to remove his shoe and adjust his sock, which covered a braced ankle. His limp wasn’t pronounced, but it was there.Players who defected from PGA to LIV Golf are welcome at next year’s Masters, although officials expressed disappointment in the rift LIV has caused.
Part of the pleasure, Woods said, was playing with his friends, Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy, who likewise had strong rounds. Thomas shot a 68, McIlroy a 67, staying within striking range of co-leaders Max Homa and Keith Mitchell at 64.Fans hold up smartphones to catch a glimpse of Tiger Woods as he tees off during the first round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.
When Woods is playing in a tournament, the course is like a giant shoebox that’s tilted and tapped on one side, virtually the entire gallery gathering wherever he is. McIlroy, who in other situations would be the marquee attraction, happily shrugged off hearing Tiger chants throughout his round. He has long since grown accustomed to that.
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