Despite early double bogey, Hansen leads Spanish Open

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GIRONA, Spain (AP) -- Soren Hansen overcame an early double-bogey to shoot a 9-under 63 Thursday and take the lead after the first round of the Spanish Open.

The Dane had nine birdies and an eagle at the PGA Golf de Catalunya course to lead Thomas Levet (64) by one. Jose Manuel Lara and Callum Macaulay were tied for third at 65.

John Daly shot a 70 and is tied for 45th. Sporting a slimmed down look and a new swing, Daly had warned he was rusty.

"I hit it pretty good but didn't make a lot of putts," the 43-year-old American said.

Daly said his coach advised him to avoid setting any goals this year.

"Just let it happen and try and work on the things," Daly said. "If I keep doing it and doing it, something good will happen."