Waterford's Seamus Power is in contention at the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour following an excellent opening round.
The Touraneena man carded a 7 under par 64 to sit in a tie for eighth at TPC Deere Run.
Hayden Springer leads on 12 under having carded a stunning round of 59 - becoming just the 14th man to do so on the PGA Tour.
The leading two players not already exempt and who make the cut at TPC Deere Run will earn a place in The 152nd Open in a fortnight.
The West Waterford man had a steady start with a birdie on the 13th before he kicked into gear with an eagle on the par-5 17th as he made the turn.
Three birdies in four holes from the first and another at the par-3 7th helped Power keep his hopes of a third Open appearance alive.
The two-time PGA Tour winner is just one shot behind Harry Hall who holds the all important second exemption spot.
Power is back out with Chez Reavie and Brendon Todd from half 7 Irish time this evening.
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