Roundup: A Better Than Most Players Championship Day One

With light rough and a golf course that changed pretty dramatically as the day went on, the mega-pairings wheeled out some so-so play while an impressive six rounds of 66 were posted in the 2018 Players.

Steve DiMeglio of USA Today on the more fizzle-than-sizzle Woods-Mickelson-Fowler opening day grouping that saw Woods shoot even par, Mickelson 79 and Fowler 74. Tiger thought the course was gettable and hopes for a big Friday morning, writes Golfweek's Dan Kilbridge.

Woods' day was highlighted by this eagle at the 9th.

One of those 66ers, Dustin Johnson, turned to AimPoint to solve the TPC Sawgrass greens and longtime user of the method, Adam Scott (69), as I write for Golfweek along with details on Johnson's new Taylor Made putter.

Randell Mell wonders if Dustin Johnson is underappreciated.

Defending champ Si Woo Kim is lurking after an opening 67, notes Will Gray.

Jordan Spieth felt constrained by the dome that is TPC Sawgrass, writes Rex Hoggard for GolfChannel.com.

Brian Wacker with the freak Brooks Koepka injury update and explanation for Golf World.

Dylan Dethier at Golf.com isn't a fan of mega pairings, sensing this was more of a PGA Tour Live play than anything else.

Rory McIlroy sees no cause for concern in Spieth's struggles here, writes Eamon Lynch for Golfweek..

Phil stumbled to a 79 due to fatigue but defended his new shirts with his usual dry wit, as I write for Golfweek.

ESPN.com's Michael DiRocco followed the group and has some of the better gallery comments directed Phil's way.

Mr. Style shared his thoughts:

Let's get a few things straight: Phil's #Mizzen+main shirt is not a dress shirt! Sure it has long sleeves and a full button placket , but the knit fabric with lots of features make it in my opinion a casual sportswear item. No question it looks like a dress shirt!! They must get the fit better as while today's shirt had a better fit than the one he wore at The Masters they still have plenty of work to do! Two darts in the back will not solve the problem. Hopefully this will be addressed. Of course they accomplished one goal, creating more visibility for the brand. #menswear #golfstyle #golfdigest #ThePlayers. Remember it's not just what you wear, but how you wear it that counts!! Keep trying!!!

12 Likes, 4 Comments - Marty Hackel (@mrstylemh) on Instagram: "Let's get a few things straight: Phil's #Mizzen+main shirt is not a dress shirt! Sure it has long..."

Round 2 TV times and groupings.

Grayson Murray (72) shared his special way of bypassing traffic. AKA, Living Under Par. A screen capture of his Instagram story:

The first round highlights: