1.   But even without U.S. sound effects, that first birdie seemed to energize Tiger Woods.

2.   First hole, first birdie.

3.   It was clear Thursday that few cared about Tommy Aaron recording the first birdie of the day or Fuzzy Zoeller being the first player to break par.

4.   The media contingent was sizable and the gallery also was large as he finally settled down on the sixth hole for his first birdie.

5.   But Parnevik hit a wedge shot that used backspin to roll within a foot of the hole and tapped in the putt for his first birdie of the day.

6.   Faldo made his, his first birdie in two days of better-ball play, and the match was tied again.

7.   Hattori bogeyed the opening hole and then the fourth before scoring her first birdie of the day at the seventh.

8.   It took Green and Morgan seven holes to muster their first birdie.

9.   OK, so it took him all of five holes before he registered his first birdie of the day.

10.   Tiger Woods showed up on the first tee with a huge afro wig to celebrate Halloween, and two holes later celebrated his first birdie of the tournament.