US Tour/Funai Classic: American Hunter Haas fired a flawless nine-under 63 to grab the early first-round lead at the Funai Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, yesterday, while the world number one Tiger Woods enjoyed an error-free day returning a four-under 68 to sit five off the pace.

Haas, one of several players battling to crack the top 125 on the US PGA Tour's money list to secure his card for next season, got his day off to a sizzling start with birdies on five of his opening seven holes.

He finished one shot clear of compatriots Mark Calcavecchia, Steve Lowery, Ryan Moore and JJ Henry, who signed for eight-under 64s.