'Team Wooz' Tied 5th on PNC Opening Day with 10 Birdies... Sink Father and Son Lead at 13 Under Par

20 All-Time Major Champions Play 36 Holes in Pairs with Family, Defending Champ Thomas Trails by 1 Stroke in 2nd Place

Tiger Woods is examining the putting line on the 16th hole with his son Charlie on the first day of the PNC Championship. Orlando, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] "10-under-par tied for 5th."

The 'Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods and his son Charlie combined for 10-under-par on the first day of the PNC Championship, which opened on the 19th (Korean time) at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, USA (par 72, 7,106 yards), finishing tied for 5th place. This event features 20 past major champions teaming up with their families to play a 36-hole "two-person team" format. Each player hits their own tee shot, and then the second shot is played from the better position in a scramble format.

‘Team Woods’ posted back-to-back 10-under-par rounds last year to finish tied for 7th (20-under-par 124 strokes). This day started well with a birdie on the 1st hole (par 4), followed by three consecutive birdies from holes 3 to 5. On the 3rd hole (par 5), Woods’s second shot narrowly missed the hole, denying an albatross, which was a bit disappointing. They added consecutive birdies on holes 10 and 11, a second set of three consecutive birdies on holes 13 to 15, and finished happily with a birdie on the final 18th hole (par 5).

The father-son duo of Stewart and Stewart Sink took the lead at 13-under-par 59 strokes. They contributed 11 birdies including an eagle on the 5th hole (par 5). Defending champion Justin Thomas and his father Mike, a teaching pro (both from the USA), are challenging to defend their title from a one-stroke behind, tied for 2nd at 12-under-par 60 strokes. John Daly and his son Daly Jr. joined the group tied for 2nd, while the father-son duo of 'Black Pearl' Vijay Singh are in 4th place (11-under-par 61 strokes). Women's golf world No. 1 Nelly Korda and her tennis star father Petr are tied for 11th (9-under-par 63 strokes).

Woods returned after a long 10-month hiatus following a car accident in February, drawing fans’ attention. It is remarkable that he spent three months bedridden and underwent extensive treatment and rehabilitation using a wheelchair and crutches. He moved by cart and showed some discomfort in his leg right after his tee shot on the 16th hole (par 4). He smiled brightly, saying, "My body is not yet perfect, so I’m a bit tired," and "I’m glad to have a reliable partner."

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