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Van Zyl shoots 61 to take lead at Turkish Airlines Open (The Associated Press)

ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) -- Jaco van Zyl made nine birdies and an eagle for an 11-under 61 Thursday to take a three-shot lead after the first round of the Turkish Airlines Open.

The South African's eagle came on the par-5 11th hole and he then added five birdies on the last six holes for a score that would have been a course record if not for preferred lies being used.

''I played really nicely and honestly I thought four under par around here was a good score,'' Van Zyl said. ''I got it going early in the round and just kept it going.