Bubba Watson takes lead with six-under 66 in first round

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Last Updated : Apr 20 2017 | 7:22 PM IST
Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson produced his best opening round performance in the weather-delayed Shenzhen International to set the clubhouse target six under par 66 to move one-shot clear of the chasing pack.
The big-hitting American, who has been one of the headline grabbers in each of the first three editions of the event at Genzon Golf Club, looks to improve on his best finish of a tie for eighth in 2016.
An early bogey on the 12th was the only blemish of his round.
"You know anytime you shoot six under, shoot in the 60s, you're happy with it but every golfer wish they did better. All in all a great day and a good start," said Bubba.
South Africa's Haydn Porteous (67) had a roller coaster of a round containing just four pars as he went on to make 10 birdies for the day.
His compatriot Dean Burmester joins him on five under par alongside Frenchman Gregory Bourdy and German Maximilian Kieffer.
Eight-time European Tour champion Thongchai Jaidee also sits one shot off the pace at five under par through 17.
South Africa's Dylan Fritelli (68) is joined by Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen, Austria's Bernd Wiesberger and Spain's Eduardo De La Riva in a share of third with all set to continue their opening round tomorrow.

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First Published: Apr 20 2017 | 7:22 PM IST

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