Blanchet rides a pair of eagles to a season-best 62; Canadians Conners and Silverman shoot 63
Chandler Blanchet shot a remarkable 9-under 62 in the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, setting a season-best score and leading by one stroke over Corey Conners and Ben Silverman. Blanchet made two eagles, one from 50 feet and another from 5 feet, in addition to six birdies. The wind was relatively mild, allowing the players to enjoy favorable conditions. Conners, Kohles, and Danny Walker were tied at 63, while Mackenzie Hughes shot a 64, two shots behind the leaders.
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