the old john daley might have had a john daley-esque meltdown and sort of phoned it in.didn't do that. he got up-and-down for his bogie. even though he putted poorly and finished 2 over, he went to the range and to the putting green after the round which is also something a little different. the old john daley might have blown it off, gone into the car and been on his way. so there are signs that maybe he understands this is his last chance and signs of maturity that he really does want to get better and play better on this tour. >> starting in june this year for him and a lot of the things he will be playing will be sponsors exemptions. what has john daley said will be his goals for the rest of the season? >> i thinkxe he just wants to py good golf. i think he wants to sort of prove to people that he's not this high risk character anymore. that if you're a sponsor and you're having doubts about whether or not to invite him to your tournament because you're not sure he'll withdraw on you or embarrass your tournament, he's trying to convince you that he's worth the troubl

the old john daley might have blown it off, gotten in the car and been on his way. so there are signs that maybe he understands this is his last chance, and signs of maturity that he really does want to get better and play better on this tour. >> all right, starting in june for him, a lot of the things he will be playing will be on sponsors exemptions. what will be his goals the rest of the season? >> i think he wants to play good golf and sort of prove to people that he's not this high risk character anymore. that sewer say sponsor and you're having doubts whether or not to invite him to the tournament because you're not sure he'll withdraw on you or embarrass your tournament. he's trying to convince you he's worg the trouble. and trying to convince the golf fan in general, and maybe even his peers that he's sort of turning the battleship around. it's going to take a while. but i think slowly but surely he has a chance to do that. i'm still skeptical, but i like what i saw today. >> all right, espn dot com's sr. national columnist, you're always worth the trouble.

john daley, nice movement and ball acceleration. daley, 1 under at the turn.ings getting a little dicey on the par 3, 11th. probably should have used it, over the imreen. he would have to go to the drop zone. throe got mad, throwing his club. had a snowman instead. even his 2 over 72. so, after day one, brian gay, atop your leaderboard, he shot a 64. jose maria ole thawbal who will go to the golf hall of fame later. with a 66. there you see retief goosen, shot a 68. at the left, phil mickelson talked about his round afterwards. >> i thought it was going to be a really good round. i made a few poor shots. i drove in the water on 18 and made double. made a couple of birdies coming in. some good putts, that gave a little momentum. it was a great round, but it was a good start. >> i certainly enjoyed playing. i had a great pairing. padraig harrington, and cameron made it an enjoyable round. and i was able to hit a few good shots. you know, i'm looking forward to our vacation just before we start our treatment. >> let's take a look at phil's score card. i'm sure a

john daley back after a 6-month suspension. minus 60 pounds. minus a good wardrobe. [ laughter ] on the par 3, 18th, he's usually very cool and collected. >> apparently that doesn't excuse those. >> he's getting paid to wear them, no doubt. he says they're comfortable. >> so are pajamas. he would finish 2 over 72. but it's great to have him back. brian gay is your leader with a solid round of 64. jose malia ole thawbal has only played in three events. he's only two strokes back. there you see retief goosen. also, phil, two shy of a first round 16. let's hear it from lefty. >> got off to a great start. thought it was going to be a really good round. i made one really poor shot i drove in the water on 18 and made double. made a couple of birdies coming in. some good putts that gives me some momentum for tomorrow. it wasn't a great round, but it was a good start. i enjoyed playing. i had a great pairing. padraig harrington, and cameron beckman are such nice guys, we had an enjoyable round and was able to hit a few good shots and kind of get away a