Jason Day has recalled the dark days of fearing his golf career may be over after making a flying start to the Tiger Woods-hosted Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
While Woods completed his comeback round with a dreaded shank at the last hole, Day and fellow Australian Cam Davis had no such trouble in opening with six-under-par 65s to share second spot at Riviera Country Club.
Day was particularly impressive, chalking up six birdies in a bogey-free round after starting with six straight pars at the $US20 million ($A31 million) Signature PGA Tour event.
