KAPALUA, Hawaii – As a first-timer at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, Kevin Kisner had to quickly learn the nuances of the Plantation Course this week.
Kisner, who won the RSM Classic in November for his breakthrough victory, arrived early in Maui to learn the course and the newness didn’t seem to impact his play with opening rounds of 69-65 for a share of second place.
“Everybody talks about the grain [on the greens],” he said. “I don't see it that bad on the greens as much as I do, like hitting wedges from the fairway.