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Rahm takes lead after first round in California

Jon Rahm is the leader in California
Jon Rahm is the leader in California

Spain's Jon Rahm leads the pack at the CareerBuilder Challenge in California after posting an impressive round of 62 on Thursday.

The 23-year-old carded 62 in his round on the LaQuinta course, with four birdied on the front and back nine and an eagle on the par-5 fifth.

Rahm's second shot came within five feet of the pin and he sunk the putt to go four-under.

Three Americans sit a shot behind Rahm - Austin Cook who took on the Nicklaus Tournament Course, and Jason Kokrak and Adrew Landry who played LaQuinta - while four Americans sit tied for fifth at eight under.
Defending champion Hudson Swafford is tied for 15th after carding a six-under round of 66, complete with four birdies and an eagle on the par-5 13th.

Seamus Power is in a tie for 88th after a round of 70 with six birdies and four bogeys for the Waterford man. 

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