Eric Cole bounced back from a late double bogey to join a four-way lead after the opening round of the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi.

The American looked destined for the outright lead headed into the final three holes after splitting eight birdies with a lone dropped shot on the opening hole.

However, a wayward drive led to a double bogey on the par-four 16th and threatened to derail the 37-year-old's momentum.

Cole held firm though, rounding out his day with a pair of birdies to head to the clubhouse on seven under par.

He holds a two-stroke lead alongside compatriots Sam Ryder and Danny Walker, as well as South Africa's Garrick Higgo.

Ryder currently sits at No 110 in the FedEx Cup standings behind Walker at No 104 as both look to finish in the top 100 to kee

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