American Cameron Younger holds a two-shot lead after the opening spherical on the Hero World Problem, hosted by Tiger Woods within the Bahamas.
Younger, 27, shot a bogey-free eight beneath par in Albany on Thursday to steer compatriot Justin Thomas, who birdied 4 of the final 5 holes.
Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, is three photographs behind Younger on 5 beneath alongside Akshay Bhatia, Patrick Cantlay, Sahith Theegala and Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg.
Host and 15-time main winner Woods was compelled to overlook the event – an unofficial occasion that includes 20 of the world’s high gamers – having been anticipated to take an exemption spot.
Woods, 48, didn’t give a motive for his absence however has stored a restricted aggressive schedule for years due to quite a few accidents.
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre is tied for eighth after opening with a spherical of 68 to take a seat 4 photographs off the lead, stage with American trio Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns and Nick Dunlap.
In the meantime, England’s Aaron Rai is three photographs additional again at one-under.
World quantity 38 Younger, named the 2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Yr however but to win a PGA title, made eight birdie putts to take cost on the invitational occasion.
“It is a good factor to return out and simply really feel like your self,” Younger mentioned.
“Actually pleased with it. I really feel like with the driving force I used to be simply actually comfy and that is an enormous key out right here. I am certain I missed a fairway or two, however for essentially the most half I used to be very well in place. Then I made a pair putts early, which was good.”
