VYSOKY UJEZD, Czech Republic (AP) — John Daly matched the course record with an 8-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead in the Czech Masters.
The 52-year-old Daly was tied with European Ryder Cup hopeful Thomas Pieter of Belgium, Callum Tarren of England and Gavin Green of Malaysia.
Fighting a knee injury that forced him to withdraw after two rounds last week in the PGA Tour Champions' event in New York, Daly had eight birdies in the bogey-free round at Albatross Golf Resort.
"It was fun," Daly said. "I hit a lot of good shots and make a few putts. ... I drove the ball really well. There were so many pins that were perfect yardages for me — comfortable shots all day long."
The two-time major champion won the last of his five PGA Tour titles in 2004. He won a Champions event last year in Houston.