May 30, 2009 n Shreveport’s Hal Sutton three strokes off the pace after first round.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa &mdash Just before newcomer Olin Browne teed off with Fuzzy Zoeller on the 16th hole at Glen Oaks Country Club, Browne joked that it must be the “hole-in-one” spot, considering Zoeller’s miraculous ace there three years ago. Browne then pulled out a 6-iron and stuck his ball within inches of the hole. Welcome to the senior circuit, kid. Browne, who turned 50 last week and is playing his first tournament on the Champions Tour, shot a 4-under 67 to join Iowa native Lonnie Nielsen and Bruce Vaughan atop the leaderboard after the opening round of the Principal Charity Classic. Eleven players are one shot off the lead, including Nick Price, Fred Funk and Tom Kite.
Shreveport’s Hal Sutton is three back at 70. He’s tied for 20th.