Hero World Challenge 2016: Thursday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

J.B. Holmes raced to the lead in the first round at the Hero World Challenge on Thursday in the Bahamas, finishing the afternoon with an eight-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Hideki Matsuyama.

Tiger Woods, who was back in action for the first time since August 2015, finished the day with a one-over 73.

Here’s a look at the leaderboard:

While Holmes was excellent throughout the day, finishing with just one bogey, seven birdies and an eagle, Woods put together a fantastic opening eight holes before his round soured. He birdied Nos. 3, 6, 7 and 8 on the front nine and looked to be in contention, but rust appeared to settle in down the stretch.

Bogeys on Nos. 9 and 11 and double bogeys on Nos. 16 and 18 spoiled what might have been a brilliant return to action for the 14-time major champion, who finished with five birdies on the day.

After the round, Woods broke down his performance, via the PGA Tour:

“It could’ve been something really good today.”Tiger Woods reviews his 2016 debut. https://t.co/fgG19Wxatw

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 1, 2016

“I let a really good round slip away at the end,” Woods added, per …

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