Wellington, New Zealand ? American Brandt Snedeker tied a course record with a 6-under 66 to take a four-shot lead after the first round of the Kiwi Challenge on Monday.

Snedeker finished the first day of the four-man event at Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand’s Northland province ahead of compatriots Anthony Kim (70), Hunter Mahan (71) and Australian Adam Scott, who shot a 73.