PGA Tour Leaderboard: Frys.com Open Round 1 Recap, Rory McIlroy Highlights and Scores [VIDEO]

The 2015-16 PGA Tour season returned on Thursday and just as everyone expected, Brendan Steele jumped atop the leaderboard with nine birdies. Jhonattan Vegas is just one stroke off the pace at 8-under.

Rory McIlroy -- who enters the season ranked No. 3 in the world -- is tied for 13th after shooting a 4-under par 68. Undeterred, McIlroy viewed Thursday's round as a step in the right direction.

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"Gave myself a lot of chances," McIlroy said, per PGATour.com. "I converted a few, but I'll need to hole a few more. I feel like this is a golf course that you can give yourself a lot of chances.

"If I can keep hitting the ball the way I am and just hole a few more, I'll be OK."

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What Rory McIlroy had to say after an opening-round 68. #PGATOUR https://t.co/AMCquxHfuf

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Highlights

"This is one you might think about holing." Justin Rose very nearly did. #QuickHits https://t.co/WRgwNx1OvY

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Rory McIlroy knocked it stiff at No. 1 today. #QuickHits https://t.co/Jkwo1DKzuj

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Crisp contact. Serious spin. #QuickHits https://t.co/tDjRtxpKCg

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It's a cruel game sometimes. #QuickHits https://t.co/SCkiZifdG2

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Albatross, anyone? Not quite, but Nick Watney gave it a run. #QuickHits https://t.co/kKIe3wWVi9

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Big swing, soft touch. #QuickHits https://t.co/pm3LbAjTpL

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Shot of the Day

John Huh holed out for eagle on No. 16. His playing partner @jarrodlylepga wouldn't be outdone. #QuickHits https://t.co/PzlzY8W71B

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