Solid start for Power; Maguire aiming to make cut

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The action continues at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans today.

Seamus Power got off to a solid start in his partnership with Matti Schmid.

The pair combined for an opening round of nine under, and will return to the course at around 7pm Irish time.

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Shane Lowry reeled off four successive birdies early in his opening round with Brooks Koepka – they sit on six-under.

The American duo of Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer lead the way after Day One, on 14-under.

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Leona Maguire will attempt to make the cut at the Chevron Championship later.

The Cavan golfer shot a four-over-par round of 76 yesterday, with two-over currently needed to make the weekend at the first women’s major of the year.`

Nelly Korda is the overnight leader in Texas on seven-under.