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Rahm in early lead at Congressional in pro debut

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BETHESDA, Md. -- Jon Rahm had a professional debut to remember, shooting a 7-under 64 on Thursday at Congressional to take the early first-round lead in the Quicken Loans National.

The 21-year-old Spaniard was in the clubhouse with sole possession of the lead at Tiger Woods' annual tournament, the start of which was delayed two-plus hours by rain. The soft course allowed players to attack fairways and play aggressively, and Rahm took advantage of that with seven birdies and a bogey-free round.

"I was anticipating this moment," Rahm said. "I'm working on it a long time that I kind of blacked out a little bit.