P331 CEEFAX 1 331 Fri 10 Jan 19:40/04 1/2 MERCEDES CHAMPIONSHIP, California Tom Lehman surprised even himself when hj found route 66 in the opening US tour event in Carlsbad, California. The Open champion admitted hj did not think hj would start the season so well after turning in a six-under-par card. "The key to the round was that I didn't expect too much of myself. There was no pressure to play well," hj said. Nick Faldo shot an opening round 72 to lii sex off the pace set by Lehman, who is expected to bj named the US PGA Plazjt of the Year this weekend. Football 302 Letters 356 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 660 WomjnGolf Golf News Football Main MenuP331 CEEFAX 1 331 Fri 10 Jan 19:47/41 2/2 MERCEDES CHAMPIONSHIP, California First round leadjrboard: (US unless stated) 66 T Lehman 67 P Goydos J Furyk 69 G Borgs J Leonard F Couples 70 T Woods J Cook S Jones T Watson C Pavin P Stankowski S McCarron D Love 71 M Bradley E Fiori D Hart C Rose L Roberts C Stadler P Mickjlson M O'Meara 72 E Elk SA N Faldo GB S Stricter M Brooks Football 302 Ljttets 356 Cricket 340 WomjnGolf Golf News Football Main Menu