PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Adam Hadwin won his first PGA Tour title at the Valspar Championship five years ago, and 125 starts later, the Canadian is still looking for his next one.
This week might be as good as any.
Hadwin got off to a sluggish start on a spectacular day at Innisbrook, made three straight birdies around the turn and had a 5-under 66 to build the early lead Friday.
Hadwin was at 12-under 130, one shot clear of defending champion Sam Burns (67) and Scott Stallings (66) among early starters.
Justin Thomas was two shots behind.