Leonard Grabs Lead

Fri., Feb. 20, 1998

Compiled From Wire Services

Justin Leonard, playing some of his best golf since he won the British Open last July, shot a 7-under-par 65 to take the first-round lead at the Tucson Chrysler Classic.

Tom Lehman and David Duval were a stroke back, with Jonathan Kaye, David Sutherland and Jay Delsing at 67. Former Pullman resident Kirk Triplett shot a 72.

At Kapolei, Hawaii, a huge break at the ninth hole gave Wendy Ward the momentum she needed to shoot a 7-under-par 65 for a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Hawaiian Ladies Open.

At the par 4, 333-yard 9th, Ward almost sent her drive into the water. Her next shot careened off a boulder but landed in the fairway, 45 yards from the cup.

Tracy Hanson of Rathdrum, Idaho, and Robin Walton of Clarkston each shot 69.

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