Nine-birdie round gives Mize Sr. Players lead

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Larry Mize had such a good day, even his flubbed shots ended up being effective.

Mize birdied half the holes and shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead over Bernhard Langer, Corey Pavin and Steve Flesch after the opening round of the Senior Players Championship.

Seeking his second win on the PGA Tour Champions, the 58-year-old Mize was 5 under after the front nine. He made his only bogey on the par-4 10th hole, but rebounded with birdies on 14, 15 and 16.
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“On 15, I hit the 5-iron a little thin but got away with it. Missed it in the right spot and made the putt,” Mize said. “That’s what you’ve got to do when you have these rounds — miss it in the right spot at the right time. That’s what I did today.”

Nine-birdie round gives Mize Sr. Players lead
Source: ESPN Golf