Daly credited a new driver for a boost in confidence as he found 11 of 14 fairways and averaged more than 318 yards off the tee. The two-time major champion made eight birdies and one bogey for a 7-under 65 at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. He's one stroke off the lead held by Bernhard Langer, Marco Dawson and defending champion Duffy Waldorf.
"Just for me to have this much confidence in a driver, it really sets the tone for confidence in the other stuff," Daly told reporters about his new Vertical Grooves driver.