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Cameron Young sets the early pace at the Hero World Challenge

Cameron Young plays his second shot on the 18th hole at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas
Cameron Young plays his second shot on the 18th hole at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas

Cameron Young hit an eight-under 64 to take the early lead at the Hero World Challenge in Albany.

The American's bogey-free first round saw him pick up five birdies before heading into the turn and then also make a two on the par-three 17th to come home in 33.

Young, who is still searching for his first PGA Tour victory, sits two strokes clear of Justin Thomas, who recovered from a six on the par-five third to birdie four of the last five holes.

"I just kind of got off to a nice start with the putter," Young told reporters.

"There is a bunch of par-fives and a couple of driveable holes, so I feel that if you are on top of it, especially off the tee, you can make a bunch of birdies."

Defending champion and world number one Scottie Scheffler is among five players tied at five under, while Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre carded a bogey-free 68 for a share of eighth place.

Scheffler, who has claimed Olympic, Masters and FedEx Cup titles this year, had opted for a claw putting grip change in the Bahamas. The 28-year-old had six birdies in his round of 67.

"Doing a little bit of testing this week is how I would describe it," Scheffler said on the Golf Channel.

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