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Newcomb Shoots 72, Tiger 66 at Greenbrier Classic

Newcomb Shoots 72, Tiger 66 at Greenbrier Classic
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By The Associated Press/West Kentucky Star Staff
Jul. 02, 2015 | WHITE SULFUR SPRINGS, WV
By The Associated Press/West Kentucky Star Staff Jul. 02, 2015 | 08:14 PM | WHITE SULFUR SPRINGS, WV
Tiger Woods has rebounded from a dismal U.S. Open with a 4-under-par 66 in the opening round of The Greenbrier Classic.

Helped by Thursday's morning rain that softened the Old White TPC course in West Virginia, Woods posted his lowest score of the season and matched his best in relation to par. It was only the fourth time he shot in the 60s in 21 rounds.

Two weeks ago at the U.S. Open, Woods had the highest 36-hole score of his pro career — 156.

He started on the back nine Thursday and shook off a double bogey on the sixth hole. He finished his round with three straight birdies.

Woods was four shots behind Scott Langley, who shot 62. Jonathan Byrd and Danny Lee each shot 63. Brian Davis and Ryo Ishikawa had 64s.

Murray State alum Patrick Newcomb is tied for 133rd after a first round 2-over-par 72. His round included 13 pars, two birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey. He hit 10 of 18 greens in regulation on Thursday.

The Benton, KY native will need to move up the scorecard on Friday to make the weekend cut. He tees off at 7:40am.

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