Jeev tied 23rd at Mallorca

Atwal continues to struggle

Lake Buena Vista : Arjun Atwal8217;s attempt to secure his playing card for next year continued to suffer as he managed only a two-under 70 in the opening round of the Funai Classic Walt Disney World Resort tournament.

Atwal, who had three birdies and one bogey in his 70, was tied 70th at Palm Course.

Atwal needs to get inside the top-125 to get a full card next season as he is currently placed 138th on the Money List.

Daniel Chopra, who was the runner-up last week, opened with a three-under 69 at Magnolia Course and was tied 52nd after five birdies and two bogeys.

The highlight of the day was a 12-under 60 by Justin Rose at Disney8217;s Palm Course.

It was a career-best for Rose and he came close to 59 as he had a birdie chance from 15 feet on the 18th.

He just missed it and the chance to get into history books also went up in smoke. Rose leads by four, as second place Richard S Johnson scored 64.

Rose had also missed a five footer on 16th but made a birdie on 17th to go 12-under when he came to the 18th.