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Tiger Woods shot a 69 in the opening round of the Genesis Invitational, five shots behind leader Sam Burns. Woods had a mixed start to his round, with two birdies and two bogeys in his first six holes. However, he settled into his round and played some excellent golf on the back nine, making four birdies in his final eight holes. Despite his solid performance, Woods is still some way off the pace set by Burns, who shot a superb 64 to take a two-shot lead over Matthew Fitzpatrick and Max Homa.
The 15-time major champion has been struggling with form and injuries in recent years, but his performance in the first round of this tournament suggests that he may be returning to something close to his best. Woods will need to build on this solid start if he is to challenge for the title, with several top players in the field including world number one Dustin Johnson and defending champion Adam Scott.
The Genesis Invitational is being played at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles and is one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour. The tournament has a rich history, with past winners including the likes of Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer. This year's event has attracted a strong field and promises to be a thrilling contest over the next few days.