Garcia surges to the top
Sergio Garcia found his long lost putting touch to take the lead after the first round of the Players Championship.
Spaniard Garcia has been extremely quiet since his play-off loss to Padraig Harrington at last year's Open, but he took advantage of idyllic morning conditions to card a six-under-par 66 at Sawgrass.
American pair Kenny Perry and Paul Goydos are two strokes adrift.
Ian Poulter is leading the British challenge after carding a 69, while Lee Westwood shot a 73 during the afternoon.
"I played very smart, hit a lot of fairways, a lot of greens, and I made some good putts," said Garcia, last year's runner-up.
"I've been close two or three times (here), so I'm looking forward to giving myself plenty more chances."
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09 May 2008 1:58 PM
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