Kirk Triplett fires 63 to lead in Des Moines

Kirk Triplett recorded a 9-under 63 on Friday to hold a two-stroke lead after one round of the Principal Charity Classic at Des Moines, Iowa.

Triplett's stellar bogey-free round allowed him to hold the lead over the trio of Jerry Kelly, Brett Quigley and Ken Tanigawa. Germany's Bernhard Langer and Australia's Stuart Appleby were tied for fifth after shooting 66s.

Triplett carded four birdies on the front nine and five o