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Tommy Fleetwood leads on Tiger Woods' return in the Bahamas

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Highlights from the opening round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas

Tommy Fleetwood fired a bogey-free 66 to grab the early lead at the Hero World Challenge, where Tiger Woods impressed on his return to action.

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Fleetwood, making his sixth appearance in as many weeks, struck six birdies in a flawless display in the Bahamas to top the leaderboard by one shot over Rickie Fowler and Matt Kuchar.

World No 1 Dustin Johnson and Open Champion sit in a share of fourth with Justin Rose and Kevin Chappell, while Woods is part of the group three of the pace following an opening-round 69.

Woods makes strong start
Woods makes strong start

Report and highlights from Tiger Woods' opening-round 69 in the Bahamas.

Woods marked his first competitive appearance since February by mixing five birdies with two bogeys, on a day where on three of the 18-man field didn't end the round under par.

Playing alongside Race to Dubai runner-up Justin Rose, Fleetwood posted back-to-back birdies from the third and added gains at the seventh and ninth to reach the turn in 32.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - NOVEMBER 30:  Tommy Fleetwood of England lines up a putt on the 13th green during the first round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany,
Image: Fleetwood gets married in the Bahamas on Tuesday

The European No 1 pushed home from 10 feet at the 14th and took the outright lead with a gain at the par-five next, before holing an eight-footer at the last to maintain his blemish-free card.

Fowler birdied his opening three holes on his way to a tie for second, with Kuchar moving alongside him after two gains over his final four holes.

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS - NOVEMBER 29:  Rickie Fowler of the United States plays during the pro-am prior to the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas on November
Image: Fowler birdied his first three holes at the Albany

FedExCup champion Justin Thomas finished on three under alongside playing partner Woods, while defending champion Hideki Matsuyama lies alongside US Open champion Brooks Koepka in a share of 14th.

Watch the Hero World Challenge throughout the week live on Sky Sports Golf. Live coverage continues on Friday from 5.30pm.

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