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SMU's Kelly Kraft goes bogey-free to take share of Colonial lead; Jordan Spieth shows why he's such a threat

FORT WORTH -- Dallas' Kelly Kraft thought he had uncovered the secret of storied Colonial Country Club. A rookie making his first appearance in 2012, Kraft shot 64 in the third round.

But Kraft quickly learned -- the hard way -- about the dangerous nuances of the renowned layout. He shot 80 the next day.

In his first Colonial since, Kraft swung back at the old course, which again showed its two sides in Thursday's first round of the Dean & DeLuca Invitational.

Kraft stayed steady in the wind. Despite his late tee time, he managed to shoot 5-under 65 to share the lead with Derek Fathauer and J.