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By the numbers: Key stats from Day 1 at Olympics

Marcus Fraser leads after Round 1 at the Rio Olympics. Here are the key stats from the first round provided by the Golf Channel research department.

Marcus Fraser

• 8-under 63; made nine birdies and one bogey in first round

• Ties lowest career round worldwide as a professional

• Also shot 63 in second round of 2010 Hong Kong Open (finished 10th)

• Hit 14-of-18 GIR; proximity to hole 25’2”

• Three career wins on European Tour (last: 2016 Ballantine’s Championship)

• Led field in strokes gained putting in first round (+4.