VILAMOURA, Portugal — Despite not feeling well, Jordan Smith shot a 9-under 62 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead at the Portugal Masters.
The Englishman made seven birdies and a 30-foot eagle in a bogey-free round on a low-scoring opening day at the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course.
“I’m really happy with the way I played,” Smith said. “I’ve been under the weather all week. Not been feeling my best. They say beware the injured golfer. Considering my prep hasn’t been the best, I’m over the moon with it.”
Smith is yet to win this season but has two runner-up finishes.