Rose was bogey-free on a breezy day when a steady morning drizzle and cool temperatures made greens soft but tough to reach. Upstart Rickie Fowler, Greg Owen and Casey Wittenberg were one shot back at Disney World in the final U.S. PGA Tour event of the season.

The 20-year-old Fowler is making only his third start since turning pro. He can join Tiger Woods as one of the few players to go from college to receiving full status on tour in the same year by earning enough money on sponsors exemptions.

Defending champion Davis Love III withdrew with neck pain after shooting a 73.