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- Yan Liu birdied the final three holes in chilly conditions Thursday afternoon for a 9-under 63 and a share of the first-round lead with Ashleigh Buhai in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship.

Justin Thomas was inches away from setting a new Harbour Town Golf Links course record but still bagged a three-shot lead after day one of the RBC Heritage, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler in a tie for second.

Justin Thomas had 11 birdies Thursday at Harbour Town, which allowed him to tie the course record with a 10-under 61 to lead the RBC Heritage.