Dawson & Allen Set Pace at Insperity Invitational


Marco Dawson and Michael Allen each carded 6-under 66s to share the opening-round lead at the Insperity Invitational. The $2.05 million, 54-hole Champions Tour event got underway Friday at The Woodlands Country Club in The Woodlands, Texas.

The 51-year-old Dawson, who earned his first victory on the over-50 circuit in late March at the Tucson Conquistadors Classic, carded seven birdies and a bogey.

The 56-year-old Allen, a seven-time winner on the Champions Tour, had the same configuration of scores.

The duo enjoys a one-stroke edge over Scotland's Colin Montgomerie, Joe Durant and Jeff Maggert, while Steve Pate and Billy Andrade trail by two after recording 68s.

Tied for eighth after 69s are Sweden's Jesper Parnevik, Canada's Stephen Ames, Mexico's Esteban Toledo and Americans Kevin Sutherland, Olin Browne, Mark O'Meara, Jeff Sluman, Wes Short, Jr. and Scott Hoch.

Defending champion Bernhard Langer began with a 1-under 71.

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