Yuan in four-way tie at top
HAIYANG, Shandong province - Chinese amateur Carl Yuan Yechun fired nine birdies en route to a 6-under 66 and a share of the lead after Thursday's opening round of the Qingdao Championship.
Yuan's score was matched by Singapore's Jesse Yap, England's Michael Skelton and Charlie Netzel of the United States.
The tournament is the eighth event on this year's PGA Tour Series-China.
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