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Another Korean Tom Kim: Sahith Theegala had an average day at the Riviera Country Club, shooting 1-over 72 and was Tied-49th, as Korea’s Byeong Hun An fought back brilliantly from a difficult front nine to post a 4-under 67 to be tied eighth at The Genesis Invitational. Tournament host Tiger Woods, playing in his first official tournament since last April, carded a 72.

Woods admitted he had butterflies in his stomach as he prepared for yet another comeback. The 15-time major winner endured a mixed bag with five birdies and six bogeys. “Definitely nervous. I care about how I play and certainly I was feeling the nerves starting out,” he said.

Byeong Am was three back of leader Patrick Cantlay (64) after the first round. An, making his first start at Riviera Country Club since 2017, struggled with an outward 37 but lit up his homeward journey with four birdies and an eagle on the 17th hole.