If you’re looking for the afternoon wave’s biggest
threats to catch leaders Davis Love III and Matt McQuillan, look no
further than rookie Jhonattan Vegas. The 2011 Bob Hope Classic
champion opened with a par on No. 1 then birdied six consecutive
holes before another par on No. 8. At 6 under, he’s currently
just one shot off the lead, but has 10 holes remaining in his
opening round. (
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here to track the remainder of his round) The next best score
on the course is 3 under. Currently five players still playing
– Kris Blanks, Cameron Beckman, Jay Williamson, Kirk Triplett
and Frank Lickliter II -- are at that number.