The Irish duo finished the day three shots off the lead.
RORY MCILROY and Shane Lowry are both three shots off the lead after the first round at the Cognizant Classic golf tournament in Florida today.Advertisement The Offaly native subsequently was more consistent, posting par on seven of the final nine holes, in addition to two birdies to leave him on four under par.The 34-year-old registered five birdies and a single bogey to finish with a score of 67.
Chad Ramey leads on seven-under-par, one shot ahead of fellow American stars Andrew Novak, Ryan Moore, Austin Eckroat, Cameron Young and Chesson Hadley.
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