Graeme McDowell is two shots off the lead after the opening day's action at the Hero World Challenge in Florida.
The Ulsterman carded a bogey on the 18th to card a 4-under par 68.
21-year-old American Jordan Spieth leads the field on 6-under par after 13 holes of his round.
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But tournament host Tiger Woods trails the field, struggling on 5-over par in his first competition since last August.
The 14-time Major winner carded five bogies, including a double at the eighth.