Ryan Palmer shoots 63 to leads at Deutsche Bank Championship
American Ryan Palmer took only 21 putts to holds a two-shot lead after the opening day of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston in Norton.
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— Ryan Palmer (@RyanPalmerPGA) August 30, 2014
The 37-year-old, who finished No. 18 in the Ryder Cup standings – had nine birdies to leave himself eight-under-par 63, giving him a two-shot lead in the tournament over local favourite Keegan Bradley.
| Pos. | Player | To Par | R1 Score |
| 1 | Ryan Palmer | -8 | 63 |
| 2 | Keegan Bradley | -6 | 65 |
| T3 | Jason Day | -5 | 66 |
| T3 | Webb Simpson | -5 | 66 |
| T3 | Chesson Hadley | -5 | 66 |
| T6 | Jordan Spieth | -4 | 67 |
| T6 | Ian Poulter | -4 | 67 |
| T6 | Carl Pettersson | -4 | 67 |
| T6 | Russell Knox | -4 | 67 |
| T6 | Bill Haas | -4 | 67 |
Source: PGATour.com
Meanwhile, the world number one Rory Mcllroy posted a one-under round of 70, whereas Chesson Hadley, Jason Day and Webb Simpson all came in at five-under.