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Kim leads by one after first round at Valero Texas Open

SAN ANTONIO – Si Woo Kim birdied five of his final eight holes Thursday for a 6-under 66 and the first-round lead at the Valero Texas Open.

Kim, the 2017 Players Championship winner, leads by a shot over Abraham Ancer, J.T. Poston, Brian Stuard and Jhonattan Vegas. He's two ahead of a group that includes Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth at the PGA Tour's last stop before Augusta.

Also at 4 under after 68s are Roberto Diaz, Morgan Hoffmann, Max Homa, Hank Lebioda, Danny Lee, Ryan Moore, Ted Potter Jr., Scott Stallings and Chris Stroud.

More than 10 players were tied at 3 under including Matt Kuchar, J.