Rookie shares lead
Olesen and Del Solar took full advantage of TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in the venue's PGA Tour debut. They own a one-shot lead over Cameron Champ.
Jake Knapp is alone in fourth at 7-under 63.
Del Solar birdied 10 of his first 16 holes to pass Olesen for the outright lead and threaten a score of 59. However, he failed to get up and down from the bunker at the PAR-4 17th hole and took his only bogey of the day. He missed a 15-foot putt for birdie for the outright lead at No 18.
New Zealander Ryan Fox was at 4-under in a tie for 18th. — Field Level Media
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