Good start for Overton

SAN MARTIN, Calif. — Coming off his worst year, Jeff Overton opened the new PGA Tour season on a good note.

Over the last 11 holes at the Frys.com Open, he made three birdie putts over 25 feet and a 20-foot eagle putt when his gamble paid off on the par-5 ninth.

He finished with a tap-in birdie on the 18th for a 7-under 64 and a one-shot lead over Brian Harman.

Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., was the top Canadian with a 1-over 71, one shot ahead of Ottawa’s Brad Fritsch and David Hearn of Brantford, Ont. Calgary’s Stephen Ames is at 5-over.