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Brendan Steele early leader at Canadian Open after shooting 65 in 1st round

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Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., tees off on the 11th hole during the first round at the Canadian Open Golf Championship at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ont., on Thursday, July 25, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Brendan Steele is the early clubhouse leader after shooting a 65 for 7-under par 72 in the first round of the Canadian Open.

It’s a fast start for the 30-year-old from Idyllwild, Calif., and puts him in good position to contend for a share of the $5.6-million purse at Glen Abbey Golf Club.

Scott Gardiner, Matt Kuchar and Scott Brown are all tied for second after shooting a 66 for 6-under par.

David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., is the top Canadian, after shooting a 70 for 2 under.

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., struggled in the first round, triple bogeying on the par-4 14th hole. He recovered on his final five holes to finish the round at par.

Play will continue throughout the afternoon.

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