10 Feb 2012

Lee starts with a stunner

12:59 pm on 10 February 2012

The New Zealand golfer Danny Lee has shot his best round in a US PGA tournament, which currently has him tied for the lead during the first round of the Pebble Beach National in California.

Lee's nine under par round of 64 included two eagles and five birdies.

Lee is tied at the top of the leaderboard with South Korean Charlie Wii and local Dustin Johnson.

The former world number one Tiger Woods shot a four under 68 for a share of 15th.