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Valero Texas Open 2017: Branden Grace Shoots 66 on Thursday, Tops Leaderboard

The PGA Tour season moved further south this weekend for the 2017 Valero Texas Open, with Branden Grace taking the first-round lead with a six-under par 66.

Grace holds a one-shot lead over a quartet of players, including Will MacKenzie, John Huh, Steven Alker and Stewart Cink. The top of the leaderboard is a jumble because there are 13 players tied for fifth place at four under, setting the stage for a wild and busy Friday.

Here's the full leaderboard after 18 holes from AT&T Oaks Course in San Antonio:

Grace has struggled to maintain consistency this season.