SERGIO Garcia found his long-lost putting touch to take the lead after the first round of the Players Championship.
Spaniard Garcia has been extremely quiet since his play-off loss to Padraig Harrington at last year's Open, but he took advantage of idyllic morning conditions to card a six-under-par 66 at Sawgrass.
American pair Kenny Perry and Paul Goydos are two strokes adrift.
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Ian Poulter is leading the British challenge after carding a 69, while Lee Westwood shot a 73 during the afternoon.
"I played very smart, hit a lot of fairways, a lot of greens, and I made some good putts," said Garcia, last year's runner-up.
"I've been close two or three times (here), so I'm looking forward to giving myself plenty more chances."
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