Steady start from Rose

Justin Rose was only one shot off the lead after his first nine holes of the FBR Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, today.

The 25-year-old birdied the 11th, 14th and 15th to turn in a three under 33. Playing partner Paul Stankowski and fellow American Steve Lowery and Paul Stankowski covered the same stretch in 32 to be the early pacesetters.