Peter Malnati's shapely drive on 16 was flawless, hitting the short grass and setting up a fairly simple 174-yard approach to the green.
Jordan Spieth is back in action for the first time since the Masters, and he revealed his absence was due to him testing positive for Covid-19.
The World No. 8 and the Abu Dhabi champion will now join Sepp Straka, Will Gordon, and Brice Garnett in missing the tournament.