Six players were tied for fourth at 69 in the first round

Donald remains inside the running for his first major championship after shooting a 75. But for quite some time his standing was at question. The wrong score around the fifth hole was inked the tournament's computer system, and Donald was initially credited which has a 73, as outlined by tournament officials.

On his Twitter account, Donald's coach, Patrick Goss, said: Luke doesn't make that mistake. Too diligent and detailed.

In his post-round comments, Donald said he three-putted the 5th green and only agreed to be form of playing catch-up from Mizuno MP-69 Irons then on. He added, This place is, it might eat you up.

Stenson's errors were of his or her own making and effectively damaged two eagles on his scorecard. The finishing hole measures 465 yards and is shaped like a boomerang, which was fitting as it threw almost all of Stenson's gains at the time back at him.

After hooking his drive into foliage, Stenson tried to punch out but left his ball in pine straw. His third shot was in short supply of the green, his fourth shot flew regarding this, and that involved four to get down from there, he stated stoically, adding, finishing with the 8, I don't think I've ever done that.

He seemed remarkably composed, all strokes considered. Well, I've got a temper, Stenson said, but it's almost like I obtained past that stage. He added: I hoped to be able to have the ability to keep it together about the back nine, and i also did, except 18. It's disappointing.

Woods went straight away to the practice Taylormade Burner 2.0 irons range after stopping to answer a few questions about his play, that they also found disappointing.

Didn't hit it good in any way, he stated. Warmed up bad, too, plus it continued about the the game. I just felt my way around today. He added, I made some bad swings.

Despite climate conditions that were benign each day, the birdie fest that Mickelson had predicted earlier inside week because of greens turned soft by recent rainstorms failed to materialize. The pins were tucked in difficult positions, which added a qualification of difficulty. Woods said mud was staying with the balls, which affected their flight.

This golf course is playing too difficult to travel super-low on, he stated. What Henrik was doing early, that was pretty. Many of these pins can be extremely tough.

Woods and Mickelson were among 18 former discount golf clubs winners inside field. That number was reduced to 17 when Mark O'Meara, the 1998 champion, withdrew before his round with back and rib injuries.

Is Westwood destined to add his name towards the set of champions? He wasn't about to make any predictions