He's six shots off the lead heading into day 2.
Shane Lowry shot an impressive 3-under-par first round of 67 at the Honda Classic in Florida.
That leaves the Offaly native in a tie for 7th and six shots off the lead.
Matt Jones leads on 9 under.
2015 winner Padraig Harrington will restart from 2 over, with Graeme McDowell back on 9-over after a nightmare first round of 79.
Laois SHC: Rosenallis Make First Semi-Final In Six Years
Charlie Friel scored the winning point for his side.
Final Places Decided In Offaly And Westmeath LGFA Championship
The Laois semi-finals will take place this weekend.
Offaly SHC: St Rynaghs Seal Semi-Final Place
The 20-time winners will face KK in the semi-finals.
Leinster Champions Westmeath Pick Up Four All Star Nominations
The Lake County claimed this year's provincial title with an extra time win over Dublin.
Westmeath SHC: Lough Lene Gaels Book Place In Fourth Consecutive Final
The Gaels were two point winners over Raharney.
Athlone Town Continue Good Form In First Division
Sean O'Connor's side are now sixth in the table.
Shane Lowry Ends Positive Week At Wentworth With 68
J.J. Spaun was the overall winner.
Hurling Round Up: Semi-Final And Final Places Confirmed Across The Midlands
There were some big results from the Hurling Championship over the weekend.
Ireland Let Lead Slip In Opening WXV Global Series Game
Scott Bemand's side were leading by 19 points at one stage.
Athlone Town Close In On Women's Premier Division Title
Lily Agg's side secured a 3-0 win over DLR Waves on Saturday.
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion
Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Athlone Town Looking To Move Step Closer To Premier Division Title
Town are nine points clear at the top.
Ireland Team Named Ahead Of USA Test
Aoife Dalton is named to start.
Positive Starts At BMW PGA Championship For Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy
The pair are back on the course later this afternoon.
Laois SHC: Semi-Final Spots Up For Grabs
Clough Ballacolla and Camross are into the final four.
Offaly SHC: Four Clubs Fighting For Two Semi-Final Places
St Ryangh's, Shinrone, Birr, and Belmont are competing in quarter final action this weekend.
Lowry Makes Steady Start At Wentworth
The newly crowned Irish Open Champion carded a 71 on day one of the BMW PGA Championship.
In Form Town Return To League Of Ireland Action Tomorrow
Sean O'Connor's side shared the spoils with UCS last week.
McNulty Set For Another Year With Laois Footballers
The former Armagh player is entering into his fourth year as the county's manager.
There Are Very Strict Rules When It Comes To International Sport - Tanaiste
Republic of Ireland face Israel twice in the next few weeks.
