Returning to competitive golf after a two-month layoff due to a rib injury, at Bay Hill of all places, was always going to be a challenge for Xander Schauffele. It's hardly surprising that the two-time major winner struggled to a five-over 77 in Thursday's first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Xander Schauffele is sixth all-time behind Tiger Woods, Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin and Dow Finsterwald for consecutive made cuts.

After making his season debut at The Sentry in Maui, Xander Schauffele missed the next two months due to a nagging rib injury. He returned to competition at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he understandably looked rusty during Thursday’s first round.