Khan, Vancsik share one-stroke first-round lead
GURGAON, India -- Indian caddie-turned-pro Shamim Khan and Daniel Vancsik each shot 5-under-67 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the Johnnie Walker Classic.
Adam Scott of Australia was one stroke back.
Khan had a bogey-free round with five birdies. Vancsik had five birdies and an eagle -- on the par-5 ninth -- to make up for his two bogeys at the DLF Golf and Country Club.
"I played very well from tee to the greens but wasn't so good on the greens," said Vancsik, an Argentine. "Some of the greens were very fast and the others very slow, depending on the grain."
Khan is winless in 13 years as a professional on India's domestic tour.
"When the birdies began coming, I kept setting new targets for myself," he said.
Vijay Singh shot 70, in a 12-way tie for 24th.
"I didn't putt particularly well and threw away a few shots. I did not face any problems, just caused them myself," he said. "The greens are very hard to putt on."
Colin Montgomerie shot 74 and Ian Poulter had a 76, including three double bogeys over four holes.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
