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Barnes takes first-round lead

Associated Press

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- Australia's Kurt Barnes shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the New Zealand PGA Championship. The long-hitting Barnes had an eagle, seven birdies and a bogey on the Bob Charles-designed Clearwater course. Australia's Ryan Hammond opened with a 65. Hammond birdied nine of the first 14 holes, including six in a row, but bogeyed 15 and 17. Americans Jason Enloe and David Branshaw opened with 66s in the event sanctioned by the Australasian an ...

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