AUGUSTA, Ga. – What was shaping up to be one of Tiger Woods’ best opening-rounds at Augusta National was marred by bogeys at his final two holes for an even-par 72.
Woods was 2 under through 16 holes when he stumbled at the final two. In 18 Masters he has just one opening round in the 60s – a 68 in 2010 – and just seven under-par cards.
Old swing patterns were to blame for Woods’ pedestrian first round. He hit 12 of 18 fairways, 6 of 14 greens and averaged 1.61 putts, which was slightly better than the field average.
Woods is five back of Lee Westwood, who shot 67.
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Tags: Tiger Woods, The Masters
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