DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Missing fairways, missing greens and piling up the putts, Tiger Woods got off to a rough start at the Dubai Desert Classic.
The 14-time major winner finished the first round with a 5-over 77, failing to record even one birdie on Thursday at the Emirates Golf Club.
''Well, I didn't hit the ball very well,'' said Woods, a two-time champion in Dubai. ''I left probably about 16 putts short. I just couldn't get the speed of these things, and consequently, it added up to a pretty high number.''
At the halfway stage of the first round, Woods had the second worst score among those who finished.