Hot putter helps martin grab zurich lead

Ben Martin fired a course-record 10-under 62 to seize a two-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic on Thursday.

The 26-year-old American, who has made just two cuts in his past nine tournaments, had a slim lead over Andrew Svoboda after a bogey-free round at the TPC Louisiana.

Making the cut is a good omen for Martin as he finished third both times he got in under the wire.