(Reuters) - A missed cut in his last start and an ongoing swing change proved to be no handicap for Jimmy Walker as he charged into a share of the lead in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Thursday.
The 36-year-old American, taking advantage of light breezes on a receptive layout softened by recent rain, birdied four of the last five holes as he fired a sizzling six-under-par 66 at Albany Golf Club in New Providence.
That left Walker, a five-time winner on the PGA Tour, in a tie at the top with compatriot Zach Johnson and England's Paul Casey in the elite 18-player event hosted by Tiger Woods to benefit his foundation.