CJ Cup Opens

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The CJ Cup, an official USPGA tour event, has opened in Korea for the first time. Leading PGA golfer Justin Thomas shot to the lead with two eagles.

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Champion golfer Justin Thomas lived up to his reputation as the tour favorite by showing off his amazing skills. His play on the green was perfect. Starting on the back nine, Thomas awed everyone by scoring eagles on two par-5 holes. His precise putting was daring enough to draw cheers from the gallery left in awe by the shot. Thomas eagled twice and birdied seven times on the first day, slashing seven strokes in the front nine alone. He is the sole leader with a score of nine-under-par.

[Soundbite] Justin Thomas (U.S. Golfer)

Five golfers, including Chez Reavie, fell three strokes behind to finish the round in second. Jason Day shot a 68 to finish the first round at 12th place with four other players. K.J. Choi, the oldest of the Korean players, shot a three-under-par, and Kim Si-woo and Kim Kyung-tae each scored a 70, followed by Bae Sang-moon with a 71.