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Retief Goosen, a late arrival and an early starter, took advantage of a Firestone South course that played long and short on his way to a 4-under 66 that gave him a one-shot lead in the Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday. Vijay Singh, from Fiji, hits to the 17th green from the fairway during the first round of the World Golf Championships at Firestone Country Club, Thursday, July 31, 2008, in Akron, Ohio. Steve Stricker tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the World Golf Championships at Firestone Country Club, Thursday, July 31, 2008, in Akron, Ohio. Retief Goosen, from South Africa, hits to the 16th green in the first round of the World Golf Championships tournament at Firestone Country Club Thursday, July 31, 2008, in Akron, Ohio.