The left-hander has two chances to seal his place in next month’s major.
Herbert saw off the challenge of Aaron Cockerill.
Brothers finish first round one stroke off the lead in pairs tournament.
Woods revealed on Wednesday he had undergone a subtalar fusion procedure to address issues caused by a previous fracture of his talus.
The 15-time major winner had a subtalar fusion procedure.
Protesters have interrupted the World Snooker Championship and delayed the Grand National in recent days.
Hall is yet to win this year but has recorded back-to-back second places on the LPGA Tour.
Challenge Tour player Alex would secure a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour if they win the Zurich Classic.
The Englishman beat defending champion Jordan Spieth in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage.
A golf ball Tiger Woods gave to a young fan during the final round of his victorious 1997 Masters tournament has sold for $64,124, report...
