Uihlein grabs early lead at Shriners, Spieth in hunt

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The 29- year old American Uihlein birdied his final hole — the par five No. 9 — for his ninth birdie of the round and an eight- under score before play was halted because of darkness at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“I needed to get back to work and be a lot more focused and disciplined. I didn’t expect to see results this quick, but it’s nice,” said Uihlein.

Seth Reeves was alone in second

before the horn sounded to end play for the day.

Harold Varner and Robert Streb

back of Uihlein. Three-time major winner Spieth forward. I know how not to have it get so off again,” Spieth said.

“If I shoot three more rounds like today it’s probably good enough (to win).”

A total of 20 golfers will complete their opening round on Friday morning.

Uihlein started his back nine with four straight birdies, begin-

the back and three on the front nine. His only blemish came on the par- four seventh when he made bogey.

Spieth, who is playing in his

AFP PHOTO Peter Uihlein hits a tee shot on the 8th hole during the first round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada.