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<\/div>Richy Werenski fired an eight-under 63 to lead the 3M Open, while Brooks Koepka was unable to get going in the first round on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Werenski grabbed a one-stroke lead at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, after an impressive opening round.<\/p>\n
The American made nine birdies and a bogey, with his only blemish coming at the par-four third hole.<\/p>\n
Werenski is a shot clear of Michael Thompson, who managed a bogey-free 64.<\/p>\n
Koepka, who has one top-10 finish in four events since the PGA Tour season restarted, again battled.<\/p>\n
The world number six and four-time major champion carded a one-under 70 to be tied for 57th.<\/p>\n
Former world number one Dustin Johnson, meanwhile, withdrew from the tournament, citing a back injury, after shooting a 78.<\/p>\n
After challenging at the Memorial Tournament, Tony Finau again made a bright start with a six-under 65.<\/p>\n
Finau shares third place with Ryan Moore, Zhang Xinjun, Nick Watney, Matthew Wolff, Max Homa and Bo Hoag.<\/p>\n
Wolff, the defending champion, made four birdies on his final eight holes to make a strong start to his title defence.<\/p>\n
A group of 10 players are tied for 10th at five under, including South African Charl Schwartzel.<\/p>\n
Also in that group is Bo Van Pelt, who produced one of the shots of the day with an ace at the eighth hole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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American Richy Werenski Richy Werenski fired an eight-under 63 to lead the 3M Open, while Brooks Koepka was unable to get going in the first round on Thursday. Werenski grabbed a one-stroke lead at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, after an impressive opening round. The American made nine birdies and a bogey, with his … Continue reading Werenski leads 3M Open, Koepka battles again<\/span><\/a> Continue Reading