Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak

April 4, 2014 at 12:06a.m.

Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate opened with a 1-over par 73 in the first round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas. Kokrak ‘s round included five bogeys and four birdies. He’s tied for 114th, eight shots behind co-leaders Bill Haas and Charley Hoffman.

Today: Kokrak and playing partners Brendan Steele and Scott Langley are set to tee off at 12:10 p.m. on No. 1.

TV: Golf Channel coverage begins at 3 p.m.

Follow Kokrak: Online at www.vindy.com/kokrak.

Staff report