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Palmer takes one-shot lead in Nelson

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IRVING, TX - MAY 17: Ryan Palmer plays an approach shot at the eighth hole during the first round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons Resort on May 17, 2012 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

Ryan Palmer shot a 6-under 64 to take a one-shot lead Thursday in the first round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship.

The native Texan made six birdies in a bogey-free round at TPC at Four Seasons in Irving, Texas.

Marc Leishman and Alex Cejka are tied for second after shooting 5-under 65.

Defending champion Keegan Bradley finished at 3 under, while Jason Day finished with a double bogey to fall to 2-under 68.

Phil Mickelson, playing in the event for the first time since 2007, shot even-par 70.

Matt Kuchar, winner of last week’s Players Championship, is one of seven players tied for fourth at 4 under.