Wilson out in front in New Orleans

Dean Wilson reaped the benefits of a break as he claimed the early lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a first-round 66.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2008 - 07:13

Dean Wilson reaped the benefits of a break as he claimed the early lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a first-round 66.

Wilson led by one at six-under-par from Briny Baird, Chez Reavie and Peter Lonard while four players, including Steve Elkington, were two strokes behind.

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