(Reuters) - Pat Perez and Danny Lee grabbed the first-round clubhouse lead at the Texas Open on Thursday while Phil Mickelson endured a putting nightmare and plunged to nearly last on five-over-par 77.
American Perez, who moved to a cross-handed putting method two months ago, finished in style with birdies at the final three holes for a four-under 68 at the TPC San Antonio.
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