There’s a seven-way tie atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Senior Open in Omaha. Tom Lehman, Mark O’Meara, Fred Funk and Kenny Perry among those at three-under following Thursday’s first round. Tom Watson is three shots back at even-par.

Great Bend’s Steve Gotsche shot a five-over-par 75 and is tied for 97th. Topeka’s Mark Elliott shot a nine-over-par 79 and is tied for 131st.

Second round action begins Friday morning at the Omaha Country Club.