article: The 40-year-old sank five birdies, including two in the final three holes. That put him behind only American duo Shawn Stefani and Tom Hoge, and Korean Seung-yul Noh. Miguel Angel Carballo, Brian Gay, Colt Knost, Dustin Johnson and Steve Stricker matched Donaldson, with Retief Goosen among those a further shot back. This is the final PGA Tour event before the US Open - the second major of the year - takes place at Oakmont next week. We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter ahead of the Euros and Olympics, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.
summary: Welshman Jamie Donaldson shot a four-under-par 66 to sit one behind the leaders after the first round of the St Jude Classic at TPC Southwind.