J.B. Holmes Posts New Course Record 62 At Revamped Doral

What a 62 by J.B. Holmes in the opening around of the WGC Cadillac Championship! If only anyone had seen it.

We keep hearing references of this being the "unofficial" start of the 2015 tour season (didn't we also hear that last week?), but the Tiger-less, moribund proceedings were salvaged by Holmes' 8 birdie-1 eagle and Adam Scott's ability to putt conventionally. Otherwise round one was ugly as players played to Web.com Tour-sized crowds, Rory struggled and various players battled injuries. (BTW Tiger, Sergio proved that you can get on-site physio help and finish the round. Sergio!)

Judging by the almost non-existent spectator turnout, either PGA Tour Championship Management's $50 weekday price isn't resonating with Miami fans or perhaps the millennials need to market to the retirees instead of the other way around?

It's a shame too, as Holmes' round at the Blue Monster impressed his peers. Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post reports.

“What did he shoot?’’ Shane Lowry asked a reporter about Holmes.

“Sixty-two.’’

“Ten-under? You’re joking,’’ Lowry said. “Was he walking off after 15 or something?

“That’s the best score I’ve ever seen. Like, fair enough, if you hit it well off the tee, there’s birdies out there, but not 10, not in my book, anyway.

“Listen, I’m happy with my start (1-under). I’m up there and just hope he doesn’t shoot another 10‑-under [Friday].’’

The highlights from PGA Tour Entertainment.