JP McManus Pro-Am: Tiger Woods struggles with Xander Schauffele on top after first day at Adare Manor

Xander Schauffele will head the field going into the final day of the JP McManus Pro-Am, as Tiger Woods struggled on his return to golf at Adare Manor. Schauffele was in fine form, as he takes a five-shot lead with an eight-under 64, having made eight birdies on the first day of the 36-hole charity tournament, which concludes on Tuesday. Ad/> Rickie Fowler is the world No.

11's closest challenger on 67, with England’s Tyrrell Hatton a shot back in third and Brooks Koepka in fourth. U.S. OpenUS Open 2022: Tee times, prize money, TV coverage from Brookline15/06/2022 AT 08:37 Rory McIlroy shot 71 to sit 12th, after making a stunning save from the pine straw following a wayward drive at the 13th.

McIlroy rolled in a birdie at the 15th, but fell to seven behind after a poor end to the opening day. 'I am so excited' — Casey confirms move to LIV Golf Pelley fires back after receiving letter from LIV players threatening legal action Woods struggles on golf return Fifteen-time major winner Woods was playing in just his eighth competitive round in 2022 and shot five-over 77 to stand in joint 43rd in the 50-player field. Woods hasn’t played since withdrawing from the third round of the PGA Championship, when he shot a 79.

He used a golf cart to move between holes, as the American continues to struggle with injuries he suffered in a car crash in February 2021. Woods has competed in just two tour events since his car crash in February 2021, including a shock return at The Masters in April where he finished 47th at Augusta National. On Monday, Woods made successive bogeys from the eighth to close a front-nine 41.