Tiger Woods returned to the golf course Thursday for his first competitive round of golf since the British Open in July, and the 15-time major winner did not disappoint.

Woods shot a 2-under, 69 on Thursday at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles, ending the day just five shots off the lead.

Woods finished his round with a bang, sinking birdie putts on the final three holes, and will enter round two tied with 16 other golfers at 2-under par.