2001 PGA Champion David Toms shrugged off his late invitation by taking the first-round lead in the 28th PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Bermuda’s Port Royal course.

Toms fired a four-under-par 67, giving him a one-shot lead over three-time major champion Ernie Els.

U.S. Open Champion Graeme McDowell overcame a triple-bogey on the par-four 11th by finishing birdie-birdie to sign for a one-over 72. PGA Champion Martin Kaymer is seven shots back after carding a 74. Toms jumped to the lead with a four-birdie, front-nine 32.

First-round scores:

David Toms, 67 (-4)

Ernie Els, 68 (-3)

Graeme McDowell, 72 (+1)

Martin Kaymer, 74 (+3)

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