Munoz shoots 60 at Byron Nelson, 2nd this season

MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Sidney tian Munoz shot a 12-under 60 in the opening round of the Byron Nelson on Thurs- day, following his only bogey with an impressive midround surge to become the first player in PGA Tour history with two rounds of 60 or better in the same season.

Munoz was at 2-under par after a one-stroke pen- alty because of a wayward tee shot at the eighth hole. The 29-year-old Colombian, who lives in the Dallas area, then went 6-under in the next four holes. He made eagles at the par 5 No. 9 and No. 12 and sank 3-foot birdies in between.

In the middle of the fair- way after his tee shot at the 18th hole, another par 5, Munoz missed the green to the right. But he made a nice flop shot and sank the round-ending 12-foot birdie.

Munoz also had a 60 in the opening round of the the RSM Classic at Seaside in Georgia in November, although that was a 10-under score. He went on to finish third.

Hataoka holds early lead in first round of LPGA Founders

Cup Nasa Hataoka shot a bogey-free 7-under-par 65 in perfect playing conditions and grabbed an early one-stroke lead in the $3 million Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday.

Hataoka ign i ted her round with a 10-foot eagle putt on No. 2 at Upper Montclair Country Club and added five birdies the rest of the way in posting her fifth straight round in the 60s. The 23-year-old is seeking her second straight tour win after winning in Los Angeles last month, then returning to Japan for a rest.