Slim lead for Hayes in Florida

J.P. Hayes carded an opening round seven-under-par 65 today to open up a one stroke lead at the season-ending Children's Miracle Network Classic.

Hayes, playing on the longer Magnolia course, signed for eight birdies - including five on the back nine - to open a slender advantage over Cameron Beckman, Scott Verplank and Japan's Ryuji Imada.