Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Thursday: An eagle on No. 1 at Riviera Country Club was the first-round highlight for the Warren JFK graduate, who opened with a 68. Kokrak also had two birdies and is in a tie for 13th place, five strokes behind Camilo Villages, whose 63 gave him a three-shot lead.

Today: Kokrak tees off at 11:20 a.m. His playing partners are Ricky Barnes and Bernd Wiesberger.

TV: Golf Channel coverage at 5 p.m.

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

Staff report