CANADIAN Taylor Pendrith hit 10 birdies in an opening round of 61 as he took a three-shot lead in the Shriners Children’s Open.

His blemish-free round puts him on 10-under-par, clear of a group of 10 players sharing the second spot before darkness forced a suspension of play in Las Vegas with the last few groups still on the course.

England’s Harry Hall was among those who carded an opening 64, three closing birdies following the only bogey of the round on his 15th hole.