Shane Lowry carded a disappointing one-under-par 70 in the opening round of the Cognizant Classic in Florida to sit eight shots off leader Austin Smotherman.
The Offaly man, starting on the back nine, birdied his first but dropped three shots and picked up just one more before the turn.
The former Open winner carded further birdies on the first and third holes and parred the remaining six to sign for a 70 at The Palm Beaches.
Waterford's Séamus Power, who also started on the back nine, was one shot further back after his even-par round where he managed two birdies and two bogeys, including a dropped shot at the last.
USA's Smotherman was flawless as he finished with nine birdies in his round.
No players in this week's field are ranked top-25 in the world.
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