Sheehan just misses record at Colonial

Patrick Sheehan just missed a record in the Colonial, bogeying the final hole for an 8-under 62 in an opening round Thursday that also included a double bogey and 11 birdies.

Trying to become the fourth player in three years to shoot a 61 at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas, Sheehan pulled his drive at the 433-yard 18th hole into the trees. His approach landed just behind the green, and he stubbed his first chip shot.

Instead of a Colonial record, Sheehan settled for his best PGA Tour round and also matched the low first round on tour this year.

Sheehan had a two-stroke lead over Brian Bateman and D.J. Trahan, and 2003 winner. Kenny Perry was another stroke back at 65 along with Brandt Jobe and Kevin Na.

Phil Mickelson, No. 2 on the money list and the highest-ranked player in the field at No. 4, shot a 71.

Defending champion Steve Flesch shot a 79.

Sybase Classic

Christina Kim shot a 6-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Siew-Ai Lim after the first round of the Sybase Classic.

The 21-year-old Kim has only one top-10 finish this year and is 33rd on the money list a year after she was 19th on the list.

Former Sybase champions Gloria Park (2002) and Hee-Won Han (2003) were at 67 along with Miriam Nagl. Paula Creamer, Yu Ping Lin, Soo-Yun Kang, Mi Hyun Kim and Heather Bowie opened with 69s.

Dalhousie Golf Club touring pro Karen Stupples shot a 2-over 73.

Irish Open

Sweden's Klas Eriksson, who spent three months in bed this season because of a liver virus, shot a 4-under 68 for a share of the first-round lead in the Irish Open with England's Nick Dougherty.