England's Paul Casey shot an eight-under-par 62 as he made a superb start at the Sony Open in Hawaii. The 37-year-old carded nine birdies at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu as he made the early running along with American Webb Simpson. The only blemish on the three-time European Ryder Cup player's card was a bogey five on the sixth hole, which was his 15th. Englishman Paul Casey almost equalled the course record after the opening round at the Sony Open . Simpson also played the back nine first, but was only one under at the turn. He hit form with a run of seven birdies in his last nine to join Casey on a score that was just one short of the competitive course record. American Webb Simpson also shot a round of 62 to share the lead in Hawaii .
English golfer Paul Casey carded an opening round of 62 at the Sony Open . The 37-year-old hit nine birdies at the golf tournament in Hawaii . Webb Simpson equalled the score, which is one short of course record .