HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Chad Campbell used a fast start, and Vaughn Taylor and Colt Knost had strong finishes to share the first-round lead at 4-under 67 in the RBC Heritage on Thursday.
Campbell birdied four of his first seven holes, Knost birdied three of his last five, and Taylor holed out from the fairway for a closing eagle on the par-4 ninth hole.
Jim Furyk, the 2010 winner, was a stroke back along with Harris English, Charlie Wi and Matt Every.
Campbell held steady on a windy, unseasonably cool morning at Harbour Town Golf Links. Campbell and Knost got going as conditions softened in the afternoon.
Top-ranked Luke Donald opened with a 75. He must finish eighth or better to maintain the top spot.
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