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The world number one is chasing a 14th major title at Torrey Pines near San Diego in California.
World number two Phil Mickelson, who grew up in the area, and world number three Adam Scott of Australia teed off with Woods at 1606 BST.
Patrick Sheehan and Steve Stricker are the early pacesetters.
LATEST ACTION AS IT HAPPENS (All times BST)
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By Chris Whyatt
1704: The Californian sands aren't kind to Woods or Mickelson, who both find the fairway bunker with tee-shots on four...
Few blue and yellow flags creeping up the leaderboard. Swedes Karlsson and Pettersson are both one shot off the lead on one under.
1658: "I'm reading this whilst attempting to revise for my 'A'-levels. I'm keeping an eye out for the unheard of Chris Devlin from Northern Ireland."
Will in, you've guessed it, Northern Ireland on the 81111 text
"I'd like to see Justin Rose do well. Trouble is I don't think he has the mental strength to pull it off. If he doesnt fade on Saturday you know he will come up short on Sunday. Really hope he proves me wrong." KeithinSpain on 606
1655: Woods cannot knock a shot off though and has to settle for par. Still two over, while Scott and Mickelson are even for the round after three.
Picture of sartorial elegance Ian Poulter and fellow Englishmen Paul Casey and Luke Donald all tee off at 2114 (BST), by the way.
1649: Americans Sheehan and Stricker still lead, both on two under as they crunch through the first half of the course. And what a tough challenge that is. Compatriot Craig Barlow is already five over after just six holes.
Tiger has given himself a birdie chance on the 195-yard par three third...
"I'm in my office watching the clock, I just want to get home and see Poulters inevitable shocking outfit!" anonymous on the 81111 text
1642: Mickelson, who reckons this is one of the best chances he's ever had at a major, goes close to a birdie at two but has to settle for par. Same goes for the curly-haired Scott.
Tiger strokes a superb put from the edge of the green which goes close and finishes the job without fuss. A timely steady-eddie par for the world number one.
1635: A shocker for Tiger then. Nodoby on the 606 messageboards is backing him to overcome this knee trouble in time to win his 14th major. He's only played one hole...
As has England's Oliver Wilson, who is one shot off the lead after a neat birdie on the first.
Where are you lot following the action from by the way... Holed up in the office on an grey Yorkshire industrial estate? Lying blissfully on a beach in south-east Asia? Or somewhere in between?
1627: Ouch. Tiger Woods has opened with a double bogey on the par-four first hole. A wayward tee shot immediately put him in trouble before his iron flew long past the green. Australia's Adam Scott and local boy Phil Mickelson make par.
1618: "Phil Mickelson to win it for me. He has a proven record at Torrey Pines. About time Poulter had a run in a major too. Come on the Europeans! Can't wait for the action."
Alan from Rochford on the 81111 text
Wait no more Alan. Jim Furyk and Mark Calcavecchia are both level par after three and two holes respectively. Sheehan leads the pack after five.
1612: "Should be a great tournament, picking a winner is tough as always. I'd go for Garcia or Mickelson. Also be interesting to see if any of the shorter hitters can compete on such a long course." mr_aleman on 606
The short hitters have got 7,643 yards of a par-71 to negotiate. Wow. Torrey Pines, which clings to coastal cliffs next to the Pacific ocean, is a "municipal" course. Anyone out there played it?
1604: The first three-ball strode out onto the Californian course exactly an hour ago so the second major of 2008 is well under way. Patrick Sheehan, KJ Choi, and Steve Stricker are leading the charge on two under thus far.
Tiger tees off with fellow heavyweights Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott in a matter of minutes.
1555: Zooming into the area around the world number one's patella will be the key shot for directors because Woods is returning to action after two months off to undergo knee surgery. But, of course, you knew that didn't you.
Think he can do it? Or fancy a rare European major triumph? Got an inkling for a plucky rank outsider? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
US Open - Day One on 606
1547: Tiger Woods' knee is in for a scary amount of camera close-ups over the next 96 hours as TV cameras relay pictures from Torrey Pines to the watching millions around the world.
Welcome, golf lovers, to Day One of the US Open.
(BBC)
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