On his 2nd year term of the Player's Chairman, Ryo Ishikawa started his season. In the same groupings with the Defending Champion, Sergio Garcia, they ended the Round 1 well, but Ryo seemed to be not so satisfied with the details.
Ryo scored 2 under for the Round 1, he has done great in his front nine by marking 3 birdies, but on his back nine, it did not do as planned. He has made a 15 yards chip in birdie on the 2nd Hole, but on the 7th Hole, he made the green in 4 and 2 putted for bogey. His back half had much ups and downs.

"In front nine, I done well with a good short games and putts. But in back nine I started to make bogies. I am actually surprised that I managed to score 2 under with that play. It was pretty frustrating round today" recalls and regrets Ryo.

He also notes that he has pulled his putt on the 9th, where he ended up with the bogey.
"I tended to pull my putts today. I carded in 2 under so it seems to be okay, but I not satisfied at all. That bogey warned me that I must be cautious. I will practice and look for better round tomorrow."
Ryo has found the task that he must overcome tomorrow.