Tiger cards even-par 70 in opening round at Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Tiger Woods reacts after a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on February 22, 2018 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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It wasn't the day Tiger Woods hoped for, but he'll likely feel a sense of satisfaction having finished the first round of The Honda Classic on Thursday with a score of even par.

A fairly solid round was spoiled by two shaky holes on the par-5 third, and par-5 16th, where Woods carded a double bogey and bogey, respectively.

Tiger opens with an even-par round @TheHondaClassic. pic.twitter.com/7WBvQ4MkuJ
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 22, 2018

Woods' round of 70 matches his best opening-round score in four career appearances at PGA National golf course. His second round tees off at 12:45 p.m. ET on Friday.