Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the course and beat the weather at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
For Tiger Woods, it was the other way around.
Johnson strengthened his Ryder Cup case Friday by rolling in putts from everywhere in easy scoring conditions ahead of Hurricane Earl, giving him an 8-under 63 and a share of the lead with Day.
Woods had two bogeys in four holes when the first patch of rain arrived, and it didn't get much better. He had two more bogeys and was in last place until he fought back for a 72, leaving him three shots below the projected cut. If he doesn't make the cut today, Woods will not advance to defend his title next week.
"I'm going to have to shoot something good tomorrow, hopefully move up a little bit," Woods said. "Obviously, get off to a better start than I did today."
Scoring was so ideal that Johnson and Day had a 63 and still only had a one-shot lead - against eight players. That group included Ryder Cup hopeful Ryan Palmer, Rory McIlroy and Geoff Ogilvy, who had the best score of anyone in the afternoon.
That they finished the round was a bonus considering the Earl forecast.
CHAMPIONS: Mark Calcavecchia used eight birdies for an 8-under-par 64 at Del Monte Golf Course in Pebble Beach, Calif., for a two-stroke lead in the opening round of the First Tee Open.
Tom Pernice Jr. shot a 6-under 66 at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Seven golfers are tied for third at 5 under: former winner Scott Simpson, Fred Couples, Bob Tway, Chip Beck, Tom Kite, Olin Browne and Wayne Levi.
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