The fact that Thursday's first round of the Shell Houston Open teed off a mere week before the highly anticipated Masters didn't stop a quality field from flocking to the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas.
On the strength of an eight-under 64, Charley Hoffman ascended to the top of the leaderboard, besting four other golfers, including Dustin Johnson, by one stroke.
PGA Tour Media highlighted how Hoffman has struggled this season coming off a stellar 2014-15:
Making his 10th start of the @PGATOUR season, @hoffman_charley (-8), remains in search of his 1st top 10.