MILWAUKEE, July 22 (UPI) -- The first round of the U.S. Bank Championship ended in an eight-way tie Thursday with Bo Van Pelt and Robert Gamez among those sharing the lead.
The eight-way tie at 5-under 65 matched the PGA Tour first-round record, set at the Honda Classic four years ago.
Gamez was among those in contention last week at the B.C. Open while Van Pelt has enjoyed a breakthrough season that has seen him go over the $1 million mark.
Olin Browne, Todd Fischer, Brett Quigley, Patrick Sheehan, Brian Kortan and Danny Briggs were also tied for the lead.
Another 10 players were one shot out of the lead, including Jerry Kelly, Scott Verplank, Rich Beem, Paul Azinger and two-time champion Jeff Sluman.
Defending champion Kenny Perry shot a 69.
