Arnold Palmer Invitational Day One Wrap

Round One at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando Florida saw a bunch of old names go low, but there were a couple of surprises at the top.

First of all, tour veteran and former Masters champ Mike Weir fired a five under par round to tie European Tour star Henrik Stenson for third place.

Right behind, a stroke back, Dorel Champ and long time tour star Ernie Els posted a -4 round. Once again Robert Allenby was in the thick of things matching Els with a four under round. Allenby's card included an impressive eagle which he bagged with a 100+ yard shot.



Steve Stricker carded a -3 for T9 after Thursday's play.

The surprises of the day were at the top spot. J.B. Holmes and Davis Love 111 fired six under rounds to sit number one. Love, could use a win to get into the Masters and I bet Arnie would be pleased to see this popular veteran capture his tournament.

D.A. Points fired a one over par round and will need to be considerably better if he is to make the cut. Right now, he is tied for 63rd but the way the players are eating up this course another plus one round will probably not be good enough for the cut.

Chip Shots: The LPGA is in California this week and two of my favorites are in the field. Veteran superstar Juli Inkster shot a +4 round. And, after a year away Grace Park returned to competition shooting a plus 3 round.