Daniel Berger made nine birdies in a flawless round as he stormed to an impressive three-stroke lead on day one of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida.
The 32-year-old American -- a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, whose last triumph came five years ago at Pebble Beach -- picked up three birdies on the front nine, but caught fire with six coming in.
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