“Major” props to Michigan’s Lion Kim for hanging with the big boys in the opening round on Thursday.  Unfortunately I don’t have a photo of his epic blue, maize and white custom Footjoys with “LION” on the side—but I’m sure a pic will surface.   Kim shot a respectable 76 (+4) on the day and is tied for 87th heading into Friday.  He’s got a little work to do to make the cut, but it’s certainly within reach if he can shoot near or just under par. Consider how fine that line is.  Here’s how Kim stood up statistically against the leaders and Tiger: Player Driving Accuracy (Fairways) Greens in Regulation Lion Kim (+4) 10 of 14 12 of 18 Rory McIlroy (-7) 10 of 14 14 of 18 Alvaro Quiros (-7) 7 of 14 10 of 14 Tiger Woods (-1) 9 of 14 14 of 18 Kim’s average driving distance was 272 yards, just over eight yards behind Tiger (280.5). Other sights and sounds from Thursday: Kim teed off at 12:31 and hit a beautiful drive, up the middle just short of the bunker up the hill.  (Former champion JM Olazabal and PGA vet Davis Love III put it to the right & in trouble.   Lion made birdie—what a start. On #9, Lion hit a low stinger from around 190…