Montgomery has early lead in Sony Open with 64. Gary Woodland returns and never happier with a 71

Taylor Montgomery did better than he expected in his first competition in seven weeks, making birdie on half of his holes Thursday for a 6-under 64 and the early lead on a blustery day at the Sony Open. Montgomery and Gary Woodland each had low expectations, for various reasons. Montgomery, who had the 36-hole lead at Waialae last year as a rookie, last played in the RSM Classic a week before Thanksgiving.