Three-way tie in Texas as Americans take control

AMERICAN trio Jeff Overton, Jason Bohn and Blake Adams shared the first-round lead at the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth after seven-under-par rounds of 63.

A round of 64 saw England's Brian Davis on his own just one shot further back as he looked to bounce back having failed to secure an Open Championship place at a qualifier earlier this week.

Of the leading trio, only Overton enjoyed a bogey-free opening round, while Adams and Bohn suffered one apiece at the Colonial Country Club in Texas.

Davis bogeyed the ninth and picked up seven birdies in an impressive six-under round, while fellow Englishmen Paul Casey

was in a share of 14th after a four-under 66. Justin Rose was among a large group tied for 19th following a 67.

Meanwhile, 2008 winner Phil Mickelson endured a difficult day with a one-over 71 to leave him in a share of 89th. Defending champion Steve Stricker fared better with a 68.