Ireland’s Seamus Power trails Denny McCarthy in San Diego

Rory McIlroy had an up-and-down opening round as he finished the day even par.

IN THE HUNT: Seamus Power, of Ireland, hits his tee shot on the second hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the first round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament. Pic: Gregory Bull/AP

Ireland’s Seamus Power carded a three under 69 to close out the opening round of The Genesis Invitational one shot behind leader Denny McCarthy.

Power began with a par and a bogey on his first two holes but picked up four shots from there to head to the clubhouse, tied with American Patrick Rodgers on three under par.