Daly fires 64, tied for Czech Masters lead

John Daly matched the course record with an eight-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead in the Czech Masters.

The 52-year-old Daly was tied with European Ryder Cup hopeful Thomas Pieters of Belgium, Callum Tarren of England and Gavin Green of Malaysia.

Fighting a knee injury that forced him to withdraw after two rounds last week in the PGA Tour Champions' event in New York, Daly had eight birdies in the bogey-free round at Albatross Golf Resort.

"It was fun," Daly said. "I hit a lot of good shots and make a few putts. ... I drove the ball really well.

"There were so many pins that were perfect yardages for me - comfortable shots all day long."

The two-time major champion won the last of his five PGA Tour titles in 2004. He won a Champions event last year in Houston.