PARAMUS, N.J. -- A seasonlong trend continued for Tiger Woods on Thursday during the opening round of The Northern Trust: a lackluster start to begin the tournament leaving him with work to do to get into contention.
For the 12th time in 15 tournaments this year, Woods failed to break par in the first round, on this occasion at par-71 Ridgewood Country Club. Woods shot even-par 71 with two birdies and two bogeys.
Since the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, Woods has broken par in his opening round just once -- a 66 at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, where he eventually tied for 31st.