Garcia, Leishman shoot 66 for Masters lead

By PAUL NEWBERRY, Associated Press

Apr 11, 2013 5:44 PM CDT

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Garcia, Leishman shoot 66 for Masters lead — Honorary starter Arnold Palmer punches the air after hitting off the first tee before the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman) (Associated Press)

Sergio Garcia turned in a bogey-free round to claim a share of the Masters lead on Thursday.

Garcia shot a 6-under 66, leaving him tied with Marc Leishman and matching the Spaniard's best score ever at Augusta National.

This is a course that has never suited Garcia's game _ especially his shaky putter. But he breezed around without a bogey on his card for the first time since 2002.

It's still hard to think this might be where Garcia wins his first major championship. He's had only two top-10 finishes in 14 Masters appearances.

But the way he played in the opening round could mean a change in fortune.

Dustin Johnson is one stroke back at 67. Tiger Woods is just four shots off the lead after a 70.

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