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Patrick Cantlay birdies way to The American Express co-lead with Lee Hodges after Day 1

Best shots from Round 1 of The American Express

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LA QUINTA, Calif. — Patrick Cantlay shot a 10-under 62 in perfect weather and turf conditions Thursday at La Quinta Country Club for a share of the first-round lead with rookie Lee Hodges in The American Express.

Cantlay played the first seven holes in 7 under, making an eagle on the par-5 sixth and five birdies. The FedExCup champion added birdies on Nos. 11-13, two of them par 5s, and closed with five straight pars.