Jordan Spieth grabs first-round lead at Hero World Challenge

Jordan Spieth fired a first-round, 6- under 66 on Thursday and that has him in sole possession of first place by one shot at the Hero World Challenge.

Spieth, who has one career victory on the PGA Tour at the 2013 John Deere Classic, is playing well right now as he is coming off a win at the Australian Open last week.

Defending champion Zach Johnson is right behind Spieth at 5-under 67 along with Steve Stricker, Rickie Fowler and Henrik Stenson at Isleworth Golf & Country Club.

Two-time champion Graeme McDowell is tied for sixth with Hideki Matsuyama and Jimmy Walker at 4-under 68, with Matt Kuchar and Bubba Watson behind them at minus-3.

Tournament host Tiger Woods, making his first appearance since missing the cut at the PGA Championship in early August, struggled around the greens and he is in last place in the 18-person field at 5-over 77. Woods is four shots back of 17th place and 11 shots behind the leader Spieth.

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