Open champion just three behind leaders in Honda Classic
Open Champion Shane Lowry started well on day one of the Honda Classic, carding a 1 under par round of 69, 3 shots off the lead.
The Clara man had four birdies a bogey and a double bogey.
England's Tom Lewis and American Harris English share top spot on 4 under.
Padraig Harrington shot an two over round of 72.