Genesis Invitational Tiger Woods’ late birdie rally saves opening round at Riviera

In a closely fought opening round on Sunday, Tiger Woods saved a sinking round with a late birdie rally at the Genesis Invitational. Tiger Woods shot a final round of 68 to finish at two over par, one stroke behind leaders Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth. With his birdie on the final hole, Woods held off a tough charging Johnson and Spieth. After shooting a disappointing 65 in round one, Woods bounced back with a strong round two at the Genesis Invitational. He saved a sinking round with a late birdie rally, holding off a charging Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth.