Snedeker one back after first round of Dunlop Phoenix
MIYAZAKI, Japan (AP) -- Australian Paul Sheehan shot a 4-under 67 on Thursday to take the lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix tournament.
Sheehan birdied Nos. 7 and 8 at the par-71 Phoenix Country Club and added two more birdies on the back nine to take a one-stroke lead over a group of seven golfers including American Brandt Snedeker and Japan's Toru Suzuki.
South Africa's Ernie Els shot a 72 to finish in a tie for 34th place. Defending champion Ian Poulter of Britain was a further stroke back after a 73.
The $2.1 million event is one of the richer tournament's on the Japanese men's tour. Recent winners include Tiger Woods (2004 and 2005) and Padraig Harrington (2006).
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| Player | Events | Points |
 Kenny Perry
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16 | 1,874 |
| Zach Johnson
|
17 | 1,662 |
| Phil Mickelson
|
12 | 1,616 |
| Player | Today | Thru | Total |
| Tiger Woods |
-4 | F | -10 |
 Rod Pampling |
-6 | F | -9 |
| Anthony Kim |
E | F | -8 |
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