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Adam Schupak

Sony Open: 5 things to know from the first round including Jordan Spieth’s confidence, Tiger’s advice for Taylor Montgomery & the Short Game Chef is cooking

HONOLULU — On another glorious day of sunshine on the island of Oahu, Jordan Spieth shot 6-under 64 at Waialae Country Club to share the opening-round lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii with Chris Kirk and Taylor Montgomery when play was halted by darkness.

Spieth said he drove it well, hit a bunch of good wedges and his putter was more friend than foe. What a difference a boost of confidence can make. The 29-year-old Spieth put the field on notice that he’s going to be a force to be reckoned with this week, saying that he’s got plenty more in the tank.

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