South Korea's Charlie Wi and American Jason Dufner share the lead on 6-under 66 after the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Florida.
Nick Watney was next best with a 68.
Tiger Woods and the in-form Jusin Rose are part of a seven-man group on 69.
Ernie Els is handily placed on one-under 71 as he chases the win he needs to get into the Masters in two week's time.