Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under68 in the first round of the The Northern Trust in Jersey City, N.J. Kokrak is tied for 33rd and is nine shots off the leader. His round included three birdies, two bogeys and an eagle on the Par-5 No. 13. It was his second eagle in back-to-back tournaments.

Today: Kokrak tees off at 7:43 a.m. His playing partners are Kevin Tway and Nate Lashley.

TV: Golf Channel coverage at 2 p.m.

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

Associated Press/Staff report