ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Charles Howell III bundled up and made birdies Thursday for an 8-under 64 that gave him a two-shot lead in the first round of the RSM Classic.
Howell played the Plantation course at Sea Island Resort without a bogey.
Defending champion Austin Cook and J.J. Spaun also were on the Plantation course, and each had a 6-under 66. Tournament host Davis Love III had two bogeys and still managed a 67.
The Seaside course was more exposed to the chilly, blustery conditions. The best score there belonged to Brian Harman and Peter Uihlein at 4-under 66.
Howell has not won since Riviera in February 2007, a span of 332 starts on the PGA Tour.
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