Six straight birdies lift Austin Smotherman into the early lead at Cognizant Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Austin Smotherman tied the best round of his career, shooting a 9-under 62 to take the early lead in the opening round of the Cognizant Classic on Thursday. Smotherman — fueled by six consecutive birdies on holes 7 through 12 — tapped in for a birdie on the par-5 finishin...

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