May 27, 2012
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Watney produces Shanghai surprise
6 November 2009 / REUTERS, SHANGHAI
Nick Watney fired an eight-under-par 64 to race into a two-shot lead after the opening round of the WGC-HSBC Champions on Thursday, the American just missing out on the course record with a bogey at his final hole.
German Martin Kaymer, Ireland’s Shane Lowry and American Ryan Moore share second after matching 66s, while world number one Tiger Woods was a stroke further adrift in a tie for fifth after a solid 67. While most eyes were on Woods and world number two Phil Mickelson, it was their lesser known 28-year-old compatriot Watney who dominated the leaderboard for most of a balmy day at the $7 million tournament. The Californian had already picked up two shots when he sank a 30-foot putt for an eagle three at his fifth hole and he blitzed five more birdies to stand well clear at nine-under with five holes to play.
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