Koepka's 64 leads WGC-HSBC Champions
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SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 25: Brooks Koepka of the United States reacts on the 18th green during the pro-am prior to the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on October 25, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Written by The Associated Press
Brooks Koepka drops in a 21-footer for eagle at HSBC Champions
SHANGHAI -- U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka made birdie from a water hazard late in his round and opened with an 8-under 64 to build a one-shot lead in the World Golf Championship-HSBC Champions.
Koepka already threw away one opportunity by three-putting from 4 feet on the third hole for bogey. Then, he hooked a 3-iron off the tee at the par-5 eighth and into a tiny stream. He removed his shoes and blasted it out of the water onto the fairway, ripped a 3-wood from 275 yards onto the green and made a 20-foot birdie putt.
He had a one-shot lead over Gavin Green of Malaysia and Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand.
Patrick Reed was another shot behind with a 66.
Dustin Johnson, former PGA TOUR Player of the Year, opened with a 68.
