Zurich Classic 2013: Day 1 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

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Published: April 26, 2013

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Ricky Barnes tied the course record at TPC Louisiana by firing an eight-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the 2013 Zurich Classic.

Anything less, and he wouldn't have had the lead to himself. Boo Weekley and Lucas Glover are right on his heels after going seven under for their rounds.

Meanwhile, 14-year-old Tianlang Guan is playing in his first event since his stunning debut at the Masters, and he worked his way to a solid even-par round.

Check out the leaderboard and then the recap of the exciting first day of action. 

 

Round 1 Leaderboard—2013 Zurich Classic

Pos. Player Score 1. Ricky Barnes -8 T2. Boo Weekley -7 T2.  Lucas Glover -7  T4. D.A. Points -6  T4.  Morgan Hoffman  -6  T6.  Charlie Beljan  -5  T6.  Matt Jones  -5  T6.  Luke Guthrie  -5  T6. Ernie Els -5 T6. Rickie Fowler -5 T6. Billy Horschel -5 T6. Chris Kirk -5 T6. Stephen Ames -5 T6. Jimmy Walker -5 T6. Bobby Gates -5 *View the full leaderboard at PGA.com.

*All stats via PGATour.com.

Heavy rains soaking the course on Wednesday—but weather improving for Thursday—created nice scoring situations. The greens were soft, and players took advantage. 

No one took advantage more than Barnes, who teed off in the first group. He got off to a nice start with an eagle on the par-five second hole. However, he saved most of his magic for the back nine. Barnes picked up a birdie and a bogey on the front to finish the side at two under. 

He then birdied the par-five 11th as well as holes 13-16 before finishing off his round with this solid approach and putt to close out with a birdie:



Barnes hit every single fairway on the day and followed through with solid putting as he finished the day with 2.4 strokes gained-putting.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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