World number two just one behind
Meanwhile Rory McIlroy started well at the Farmers Insurance Open on the US PGA Tour in California.
A 5 under 67 leaves him a shot behind pace setters Keegan Bradley and Sebastian Cappelen.
Tiger Woods is well in touch at 3 under par.
McIlroy was happy with the way he played:
Ella Cantwell To Compete At Irish Women's Open
The championship takes place next week.
Athlone Town On The Road To Wexford
Town are looking to win back to back league games.
Laois SFC: Quarter Final Places Up For Grabs
Four teams will progress to the final eight this weekend.
Offaly SFC: Make Or Break Weekend For Shinrone
The 2022 winners need to beat Belmont this Sunday.
Offaly SHC: Decisive Weekend In Hurling Championship
Four games will be played this weekend.
Offaly Rugby Club To Host Charity Event With Irish Rugby Legends
The event takes place at the Tullamore Court Hotel from 7:00pm tomorrow evening.
Westmeath SHC: Three Games Down For Decision
Lough Lene Gaels and Raharney are aiming to keep their winning runs going.
Athlone Town Extend Lead At Top Of Women's Premier Division
Town were 2-0 winners over Peamount last night.
Frank Browne Steps Down As Westmeath Ladies Football Manager
Browne led The Lake County to back to back provincial titles.
Westmeath SFC: Mullingar Shamrocks Manager "Proud" Despite Defeat
Mullingar Shamrocks suffered defeat against The Down's.
Athlone Town Continue Premier Division Title Hunt
Lily Agg's side are aiming to keep their place at the top.
Midlands Athletes Enjoy Successful Week
Cormac Dalton is celebrating winning the Frank Duffy 10 Mile Race.
Laois SHC: Camross And Borris In Ossory Kilcotton Play Out Thriller
Their game racked up 7-48 during the 60 minutes played.
Stuart Grehan To Compete At Walker Cup
The Offaly man will be in action next month.
Offaly SFC: Rhode Keep Up Unbeaten Start
The 31-time champions were comfortable winners over Edenderry.
Westmeath SFC: The Down's Secure First Win Of Campaign
They defeated Mullingar Shamrocks on Saturday.
Athlone Town Suffer FAI Cup Exit
Waterford proved too strong in the end.
Offaly SFC: Ferbane Record Statement Win Over Tullamore
Last season's beaten finalists were four point winners over the reigning champions.
Alexis Strickland Strikes Late Winner For Athlone Town
Town keep their place at the top of the Women's Premier Division.
Shane Lowry Struggles In Memphis
The Offaly man endured a difficult weekend.
