The playoffs are under way and Fred Couples first round was a day of struggle. Despite opening and closing the round with birdies, the middle portion of the round was very difficult for Fred Couples. With six bogeys in holes 4-12, Fred was only able to manage an opening round 75 and well back of first round leader Hunter Mahan who shot 62.
The four-over score leaves Fred in 116th place – just three shots out of last place. Fred will likely need to shoot between 66 and 68 to make the cut, which is important in the playoffs in order to pickup the larger points in the FedEx Cup.
Tomorrow Fred will go off on the back nine at 12:21 PM Eastern. View photos from The Barclays here.
