5 Things: Perez, Lee shine early; Mickelson struggles

Pat Perez and Danny Lee managed 4-under 68s to hold the clubhouse lead at the Valero Texas Open, while Andrew Loupe was 4 under through 11 holes before play was halted due to darkness on Thursday evening.

Pat Perez and Danny Lee managed 4-under 68s to hold the clubhouse lead at the Valero Texas Open, while Andrew Loupe was 4 under through 11 holes before play was halted due to darkness on Thursday evening.

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